Tuesday, March 20, 2007

Asst. Professor Louis Nelson Wins All-University Teaching Award

Asst. Professor of Architectural History Louis Nelson has won one of nine 2006-07 All-University Teaching Awards sponsored by the UVa Teaching Resource Center and administered by the Office of the Provost.

School of Architecture Dean Karen Van Lengen noted, “Louis Nelson is a dynamic, articulate and engaged professor, whose complementary excellence in research, writing and teaching give depth and rigor to his role as mentor and teacher. We are all very proud of his accomplishments and look forward to his promising future in our school.”

And Chair of the Department of Architectural History Dell Upton said, ?Louis Nelson is one of our most effective and popular teachers. His enthusiasm engages students and his rigor pushes them to work at their highest capacity. We are lucky to have him.?

Prof. Nelson will receive the prestigious award at the annual ?Celebration of Teaching? banquet this spring.