Investiture of Baylor alum Dr. Christine Basil Boor as the inaugural holder of The Vilma György Pallos Endowed Chair in Classical and Liberal Education at Belmont Abbey College
On October 18, 2024. Belmont Abbey College celebrated Dr. Christine Basil Boor’s investiture as the inaugural holder of The Vilma György Pallos Endowed Chair in Classical and Liberal Education. Dr. Boor is an aluma of Belmont Abbey College (BA 2011) and of Baylor University (PhD, political science, 2017), and Associate Professor in the Honors College at Belmont Abbey. As holder of Belmont Abbey’s first endowed chair, she will oversee the development of Belmont Abbey's new Master of Arts in Classical and Liberal Education (MACLE) program, which aims to provide students with a profound understanding of classical pedagogy, the Great Books, the liberal arts, and the Catholic intellectual tradition.
In the words of Dr. Boor, “I am honored to continue my time at Belmont Abbey, building upon the foundation of Classical Education that began with the Honors College. I’m excited to witness the growth, accomplishments, and contributions of MACLE graduates for years to come.” This program will enlighten classical educators on the formation of their students in the moral, intellectual, and theological virtues.
Dr. Joseph Wysocki, Dean of the Honors College and Provost (Baylor, political science, PhD, 2013) expressed his enthusiasm for the establishment of The Vilma György Pallos Endowed Chair and the new program, stating, “This chair and program will enable us to offer transformative riches to new generations of students. We are grateful to Dr. and Mrs. Pallos for their generous support and to Vilma Pallos for her inspiring legacy. Dr. Boor is a faithful advocate of clas sical education, and m thrilled to watch her assume this role.”
This Endowed Chair will honor Laszlo’s late mother, Vilma Mária Pallos, née György, a survivor of both World War II and the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. Thanks to the generosity of Dr. and Mrs. Pallos and the legacy of Vilma Pallos, young professionals who share Vilma’s sacrificial dedication and love of education will gain the requisite skills to instruct and inspire others.
Belmont Abbey College welcomes its first cohort for the Master of Arts in Classical and Liberal Education program in the Fall of 2024. Tailored for individuals deeply passionate about classical education, this degree aims to equip young professionals with the essential formation required to flourish as educators and administrators within the classical K-12 setting.