RIVERSIDE. InterVarsity’s 4th Annual Christian Faculty ConferenceKeynote: Kenneth G. Elzinga The Robert C. Taylor Professor of Economics University of Virginia A Brief Biography Dr. Ken Elzinga was the first recipient of the Cavaliers' Distinguished Teaching Professorship at the University, a recipient of the Alumni Association's Distinguished Professor Award, the Commonwealth of Virginia's Outstanding Faculty Award, as well as awards in education from the Kenan and Templeton foundations.