Faculty

January 26, 2023 By radefolaju Leave a Comment

Tradition, Place, and Things Divine with the Ciceronian Society

In episode 4 of the Conversatio podcast, Dr. Joseph Wysocki is joined by Josh Bowman, Vice President of the Ciceronian Society, to discuss the meaning of tradition, place, and things Divine.

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January 17, 2023 By radefolaju Leave a Comment

Damar Hamlin, Sport, Virtue, and Truth

As we look ahead to the NFL playoffs, the medical emergency of Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin has sparked many questions when it comes to the world of sports. In episode 3 of Conversatio, Retired President Thierfelder, Coach John Keating, and Adam Smith, Belmont Abbey’s Head Athletic Trainer, sit down to discuss sport, virtue, and truth.

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December 22, 2022 By radefolaju Leave a Comment

A Closer Look at the New Honors Professors

Author: The Crusader Staff Writer, Kathleen Stinneford

In the past year, the Belmont Abbey Honors College has hired three new professors: Dr. Thomas Varacalli, Professor James Neff, and Professor Elisa Torres Neff. Both Dr. Varacalli and Professor Torres Neff are Belmont Abbey Alums.

Dr. Varacalli has a Masters and Doctorate in Political Science from Louisiana State University and is an Assistant professor. Professor Torres Neff has a Masters in Philosophy from the University of Dallas and is currently earning her Ph.D. in Philosophy. She is a Visiting Professor. Professor Neff has a Masters in Philosophy from the University of Dallas.

Alongside teaching Honors courses, Dr. Varacalli is also in charge of reviewing new applicants to the Honors College.
He and Professor Torres Neff have published many articles and book chapters with each having published eight different publications which is very impressive.

It is very clear that Dr. Varacalli, Professor Torres Neff, and Professor Neff will all go on to do great things in the Honors College, and in Belmont Abbey College as a whole.

This article was originally posted in the Fall 2022, Issue 1 of The Crusader Newspaper. Download the full issue.

December 20, 2022 By radefolaju Leave a Comment

Student Voices: Compliments About Faculty

Author: The Crusader Staff Writers

We asked students for compliments about professors and here are some of the responses:

Mrs. Margot Rhoades made class really fun/interesting.
Dr. Gomes is very understanding and helpful, his class was why I chose to major in Psychology.
Dr. Cote, she is difficult and demands a lot, but yet a wonderful/easy to understand and learn from teacher.
Father Chris did a great job at engaging all of his students.
Professor Hayes because she was always so energetic in class and encouraged our participation always.
Dr. Larner. She is just the best teacher, cares for all her students, and helps anyone with anything.
Dr. Hutchinson makes history come alive.
Dr. Jansen is an excellent professor.
Dr. Joseph Pizza and Dr. Erin Jensen. Both of these professors are very open minded and appreciate everyone’s comments, concerns, and look for new ways to approach teaching.
Dr. Dell’Isola is friendly and seeks to meet his students on their level when teaching.
Dr. Corwin pushes her students to understand the beautiful purpose of literature.
Dr. Gina Noia is a great teacher and really understands how to connect the content to life.

This article was originally posted in the Fall 2022, Issue 1 of The Crusader Newspaper. Download the full issue.

December 15, 2022 By radefolaju Leave a Comment

The Connection Between Beauty and Learning

In episode 2 of the Conversatio podcast, Dr. Joseph Wysocki joins Jeremy Tait, CEO of the Classic Learning Test, and discusses the connection between beautiful architecture and learning, and how our surroundings help to elevate us to God.

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