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Known for conducting lively oceanography and earth sciences classes, providing ready media commentary, and hosting summer oceanography excursions along the eastern seaboard—as well as for the new UMass Boston research vessel bearing his name—Professor John (Jack) Looney received a new honor on October 23.
University of Massachusetts President William M. Bulger presented Looney and six other individuals with the University’s Public Service Award. “The award is for university faculty who have dedicated themselves to especially high forms of public service,” said President Bulger.
For 20 years, Looney has contributed to the UMass Boston community both in and out of the classroom. Looney has served on the College of Arts and Sciences faculty senate, the provost’s advisory board, and committees on teacher education and sustainability. He has served as grand marshal at commencement, given Upward Bound presentations on the Boston Harbor Islands, and participated in CAS Science Day, all in addition to his teaching in the Earth and Geographic Sciences Department.
Upon receiving the award, Looney remarked, “I am truly grateful to have been chosen for this honor.”