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Dyson Notes
ACCOLADES
Excellence in the Classroom
Several Dyson faculty members across a range of disciplines received honors for their outstanding
work and commitment to students.
Spirit of Pace Award
The Spirit of Pace Award is given to
faculty who have had a significant
transformative effect on generations
of talented and successful students.
Many alumni acknowledge these
faculty members as having played
a key role in their success. Two
Dyson professors—JaimeLee
Rizzo, assistant chair, Chemistry
and Physical Sciences and Mark
Weinstock, clinical assistant
professor, Economics—received the
honor in 2018.
Kenan Award for
Teaching Excellence
Each year, exemplary faculty are recognized for their instruction in
the classroom. Their students display a high level of understanding
and provide pedagogical inspiration for other faculty members. This
year, the Office of the Provost honored three outstanding Dyson
professors: Marcy Kelly, professor, Biology; Len Mitchell, lecturer,
Philosophy and Religious Studies; and Bureen Ruffin, adjunct
assistant professor, English.
(Left to right) Marvin Krislov, JaimeLee Rizzo, and Mark Weinstock
(Left to right) Bureen Ruffin, Len
Mitchell, and Marcy Kelly
