Associate professor of civil engineering James Kaklamanos has been named the inaugural recipient of the Boston Society of Civil Engineers Section’s College Educator Award. The award recognizes active members of the college and university academic community in New England who inspire and encourage civil engineering students through their exceptional teaching and mentorship. Additionally, professor emeritus David “Doc” Westerling has been named recipient of the Horne/Gaynor Award, recognizing a BSCES member or registered professional engineer for unpaid public service in a municipal, state or federally elected or appointed post for philanthropic activities in the public interest. The awards were presented at the 170th BSCES Annual Awards Dinner at the Royal Sonesta Boston July 16, 2019. The BSCES is a local section of the American Society of Civil Engineers.

Susan B. Marine, associate professor of higher education, had her op-ed “Stonewall’s Children - and Grandchildren - are Alright” in The Nation’s 50th-anniversary commemoration of the Stonewall Riots. She advances the idea that contrary to stereotypes about Millennials, young LGBTQ student activists are working for change in powerful ways on college campuses.