Honors Program Faculty
Dr. Lora Becker
(she/her/hers)
心理学教授兼通识教育主任
Room 217 E, Hyde Hall
812-488-2532
lb47@rpdue.com
“上了这门课之后, I hope that students have a greater understanding of themselves with regards to the functioning of their nervous system," explains Dr. Becker. "There are several tricks and tips a student can learn about how to better manage their concentration, 需要睡眠和学习大学材料的能力. Not only do students develop an appreciation for the field of neuroscience, 他们对自己的行为有了更好的理解."
Of Honors students, Dr. Becker remarks, "I enjoy teaching UE Honors students because they come to class with a desire to understand. 关于文章的讨论总是很生动，充满了深刻的见解!"
Dr. Becker received her undergraduate dual BS in biology and psychology from Wright State University, 以及心理生物学硕士和博士学位.. 宾厄姆顿大学行为神经科学专业. 她的研究专长是行为神经科学领域. 她在许多学术期刊上发表过文章，包括 比较临床病理学 and the 应用生物科学杂志. Dr. 贝克尔是Nu Rho Psi神经科学荣誉协会的成员, Phi Kappa Phi, 以及全国大学学者协会. She received the Dean of Arts and Sciences Teaching Award in 2007 and the Dean of Students Advisor of the Year Award in 2004.
Dr. Diane Brewer, BA, PhD
(she/her/hers)
Theatre History and Criticism / John David Lutz Distinguished Professor of the Arts
Room 109A, Hyde Hall
812-488-2369
db57@rpdue.com
"I want my students to feel challenged and inspired to continue exploring the connection between their own values and the theatre they create," Dr. Brewer notes. “我喜欢教UE荣誉学生，因为他们让我保持警觉. They often ask questions I've never considered and come up with solutions I've never imagined. 通过这种方式，他们重申了我教书的原因——不断学习."
Dr. Brewer holds a BA in drama from Tufts University and a PhD in theatre from UCLA. 她的专业领域包括戏剧史和戏剧批评, and she also dramaturgs and directs productions for the UE theatre department. Her articles have been published in The Dramaturgy Protocol, The Dramaturgy Sourcebook (vol. 4), Theatre Topics, PAJ: Performing Arts Journal, and HowlRound at the Center for Theater Commons. 她曾获得院长教学奖等荣誉, 文理学院, 英国威廉希尔中文网站 and a Certificate of Merit for Dramaturgy from the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival.
Dr. Robert Griffith
教授/写作/英语
奥姆斯特德大厅416B室
812-488-2962
rg37@rpdue.com
“在上了我的一门课之后, I hope students have acquired not only a greater comprehension of the subjects we study, 还有对文学本身更大的热爱,格里菲斯教授评论道.
About Honors students, 格里菲斯教授指出, "What I enjoy most about teaching UE Honors students is their willingness to challenge themselves and to more fully explore the topics they encounter. Likewise, I feel they more fully embody the mission of the University in that they engage themselves more completely in academic and creative endeavors which truly are transformative to their lives as students and citizens of the world."
Professor Griffith holds a BA in literature and creative writing from the University of Tennessee and a MFA in poetry from the University of Arkansas. His areas of expertise include creative writing (poetry, fiction, and nonfiction) and editing. 格里菲斯教授著有四本书，包括 每扇窗户里的月亮 (David Robert Books, 2011), which was nominated for the 2013 Poets' Prize and 柏拉图洞穴的日场 (Water Press & 《英国威廉希尔中文网站》，2008年)，2008年印第安纳州最佳图书奖得主. He has also published poems and articles in journals and magazines such as Poetry, The Oxford American, PN Review, Phi Kappa Phi Forum, The North American Review, and others. Professor Griffith received the Sadelle and Sydney Berger Outstanding Scholar Award in 2011, as well as 英国威廉希尔中文网站 Outstanding Professor of the Year Award in 2005.
Dr. James MacLeod
系主任/历史
Room 346, Olmsted Hall
812-488-2599
jm224@rpdue.com
Dr. Mari Plikuhn
(she/her/hers)
Professor/Sociology
施罗德商学院大楼55室
812-488-2707
mp168@rpdue.com
