Professor Cody R. Melcher has been awarded the CAS Faculty Excellence Award in Teaching for 2023. The award is given annually to faculty who exhibit the highest standard of excellence in the classroom.
Prof. Melcher was nominated by students and fellow faculty from the Department of Sociology. The CAS Awards Committee was "impressed by Dr. Melcher's work and deeply appreciates his contribution to Loyola and beyond."
Role: Director of Neuroscience, Director of Neuro Camp, and Associate Professor of Psychology
How long have you been at Loyola? 9 years (!!)
Favorite thing about Loyola or teaching? Definitely Loyola's student body. Loyola students are bright, socially aware individuals who care about making a positive impact in their community. Coming to work and engaging with them every day is such a joy.
Role: Director of Neuroscience, Director of Neuro Camp, and Associate Professor of Psychology
How long have you been at Loyola? 9 years (!!)
Favorite thing about Loyola or teaching? Definitely Loyola's student body. Loyola students are bright, socially aware individuals who care about making a positive impact in their community. Coming to work and engaging with them every day is such a joy.
Senior Alanna Olsen has been selected as a recipient of a 2023 Sigma Delta Pi Undergraduate Study Abroad Award! Alanna Olsen is also the current President of Loyola University's chapter of Sigma Delta Pi, a national Spanish Honor Society.
· Crime Construction and Real-World Effects
· Crime Perceptions and Fear of Crime
· Dramatization
Rob Verchick's new book, "The Octopus in the Parking Garage" was recently featured in the Financial Times in an article about notable new books relating to climate and the environment.
In the wake of the catastrophic train derailment and subsequent chemical spill in East Palestine,
Prof. Robert Verchick appeared on WWL on February 27th to advocate for modern rail safety measures.
Dr. Jamileh Beik Mohammadi, an Assistant Professor and the Associate Chair of the Physics Department, has received the 2023 Faculty Senate Award for Excellence in Teaching.
Come listen to Dr. Angeline Dukes give her talk titled Bridging Identities as an Addiction Neuroscientist and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leader on February 9th 12:30 - 1:30 in Monroe 410. Lunch will also be served.