Dr. Andrew Dinan, a much-loved professor of Classics at Ave Maria University, has been named as 2015's second recipient of the Laub-Novak Award for excellence in teaching.

The award is a private initiative of author Michael Novak and is named for Mr. Novak's late wife, the artist Karen Laub Novak.

The Award ceremony will take place at the Private Dining Room of the Student Union at 7PM on February 27. Classical entertainment and light refreshments will be included, along with warm encomiums of Professor Dinan by some of his former and current students. All students, colleagues and town residents are welcome to attend!

Two other recipients have been announced for Award ceremonies later this Spring. They are Catherine Pakaluk (Economics) and Blanford Parker (Literature). Awards carry with them a $1,000 prize. The dates for their awards are March 20th and April 10th, respectively.