Dr. Paul Barnes received a letter of appreciation from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) regarding his work as a Co-Chair of the UNEP Environmental Effects Assessment Panel. Dr. Paul Barnes is the only member of this scientific assessment panel from a Jesuit University as well as an undergraduate institution. His work allows him to interact with scientists from around the world and delegates from all 198 countries of the United Nations that are signatories to the Montreal Protocol. Thus, this is a highly visible position that provides on-going evidence to the global community that Loyola is an institution that values, supports, and encourages scholarship and service at the highest level. Congratulations Dr. Barnes!