Dr. Robert Romanchuk, Associate Professor of Slavic and Associate Chair of Undergraduate Studies, was one of the fourteen Florida State University faculty members honored by the Transformation Through Teaching program for their transformative influence in the lives of their students inside and outside of the classroom. The Transformation Through Teaching program is an initiative established by FSU’s Spiritual Life Project, which seeks to foster integrative relationships that provide support for students in their lifelong search for meaning and self-realization. The Teaching Award recognizes faculty members whose contributions in the lives of their students go beyond conventional academic instruction and help students find their authentic selves and pursue their dreams. Dr. Romanchuk was nominated by Thuy-Linh Pham for helping her achieve extraordinary success as an undergraduate researcher: “As I prepare myself to graduate from Florida State University, I would attribute my experiences with Dr. Romanchuk as the very reasons that I am leaving with more than just a degree. The lifelong skills and instruction that I obtained from Dr. Romanchuk have enriched my academic development so much that he led me to pursue my own independent research project.” — Thuy-Linh Pham