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Jeffrey Roessner Dean, The School of the Humanities; Professor Contact Information OFFICE: Preston 220 EMAIL: jroessner@mercyhurst.edu PHONE: 814-824-2136 Dr. Roessner is a professor of English and dean of the School of Humanities at Mercyhurst. He teaches classes in contemporary literature, popular music and literature, cultural studies, and creative writing. His research focuses on popular music, contemporary literature, and interdisciplinary studies, with a special interest in creativity…
Douglas Boudreau Associate Professor, French Contact Information OFFICE: Preston 213 EMAIL: dboudreau@mercyhurst.edu PHONE: 814-824-3310 Dr. Boudreau is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology and World Languages. He teaches all levels of French language as well as courses on the literatures and cultures of the French-speaking world. His research interests focus on the contemporary literatures of Quebec and Francophone Africa, the literature of 16th-century France, and…
Alice Edwards Chair, Anthropology and World Languages; Professor, Spanish; Faculty Liaison, Community Engagement Contact Information OFFICE: Preston 206 EMAIL: aedwards@mercyhurst.edu PHONE: 814-824-2548 Dr. Edwards is a Professor of Spanish in the Department of Anthropology and World Languages. She also serves as chair of that department and as faculty liaison to Community Engagement, helping to facilitate the Beyond the Gates course. She leads the department’s Language in Motion group where…
Academic Support The Office of Academic Support offers professional advising and academic support for all undergraduate and graduate students. Our staff partner with students and faculty to enhance academic experience, and our office is committed to collaborative engagement across the campus community to improve the student experience. Mission The mission of Academic Support is to engage all degree-seeking students and support faculty advisors in the academic planning process to enhance the…
Kathryn Duda Assistant Professor, Russian Studies Contact Information OFFICE: Preston 201 EMAIL: kduda@mercyhurst.edu PHONE: 814-824-3607 Dr. Duda is an assistant professor of Russian studies in the Department of Anthropology and World Languages. She serves as the director of Russian studies. Dr. Duda’s research focuses on the Gulag, motherhood, youth culture, and communities of dissent in the 20th century, in addition to Russian language pedagogy. She also serves as a reader for the Critical…
Meng Wang Assistant Professor, Asian Studies Contact Information OFFICE: Preston 202 EMAIL: mwang@mercyhurst.edu About Dr. Meng Wang Education M.A.,Chinese Language and Literature, Nankai University Ph.D., Comparative Literature, Purdue University Courses Taught All levels of Mandarin language, as well as courses in Chinese literature Asian Cultures and Topics in Asian Studies courses, including Chinese Food Cultures and Asian Films Distance-learning courses in Mandarin and Topics in Asian…
James Snyder Professor Contact Information OFFICE: Preston 226 EMAIL: jsnyder@mercyhurst.edu PHONE: 814-824-3345 Dr. Snyder specializes in 19th and 20th century European philosophy, and he is interested in classical Greek philosophy, modern philosophy, the nature of happiness, and the intersections between literature, psychology, and religion. He teaches a broad range of courses, including Introduction to Logic, Philosophy and Literature, Existentialism, Postmodernism, and Capstone Ethics. Dr.…
Melissa Heerboth Associate Professor Contact Information OFFICE: Briggs 102A EMAIL: mheerboth@mercyhurst.edu PHONE: 814-824-2371 Dr. Heerboth is a social psychologist with interests in effective communication in relationships, particularly when communicating about prejudice or across political divides. She regularly presents research projects alongside her students at conferences. Dr. Heerboth serves as the advisor to Psychology Club and the Mercyhurst Chapter of Psi Chi, the International…
Robert Hoff Professor Emeritus Contact Information EMAIL: rhoff@emeritus.mercyhurst.edu Prior to joining the faculty at Mercyhurst University, he did research on animal behavior at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. Professor Hoff has recent publications on the mirror neuron system of the brain as well as on the perception of emotion in music. Education and Academic Interests : Professor Hoff holds an M.A. from the University of Minnesota and a B.A. from Wagner College.…
Matthew Weaver Chair, Department of Psychology, Associate Professor Contact Information OFFICE: Briggs 102b EMAIL: mweaver@mercyhurst.edu PHONE: (814) 824-2733 Dr. Matthew T. Weaver is an associate professor and chair of the Department of Psychology at Mercyhurst University. His scholarly interests include behavioral and neurobiological processes of drug abuse and impulsivity. He is a strong advocate for undergraduate research and is the Director of the Laboratory of Addictive and Impulsive…