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Professor's death shocks community
Issue date: 9/20/07
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He was known among his students for his boundless energy and sense of humor. "Professor Allocca always kept the classroom atmosphere light and fun," junior Dan Merzel said. "His sense of humor made going to class enjoyable and kept all of the students interested in the material."
Junior Nikki Ross echoed the sentiment. "Professor Allocca was one of the coolest professors I've had at Johns Hopkins," she said. Allocca's individualized teaching style and personability were a breath of fresh air for his students. He kept students engaged, despite long sessions in the classroom. "I wouldn't mind sitting through his three-hour lectures because he had so many stories to tell and kept the class entertained."
"He catered his class to every individual in the room and was willing to take extra time to make sure his students learned as much as possible," Merzel said.
Two ceremonies will be held for Allocca today, Thursday, Sept. 20 at Gasch's Funeral Home in Hyattsville, Md. It is located at 4739 Baltimore Ave. and the services will be held from 2. to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. A mass of Christian burial will take place at 10 a.m. tomorrow, Friday, Sept. 21 at St. Jerome's Catholic Church, located at 5205 43rd Ave. in Hyattsville. Donations may be made to the Jimenez-Porter Writers' House in Allocca's memory.
"Professor Allocca will be greatly missed here at Hopkins. He was a great guy … he always had a smile on his face," Ross said.
Junior Nikki Ross echoed the sentiment. "Professor Allocca was one of the coolest professors I've had at Johns Hopkins," she said. Allocca's individualized teaching style and personability were a breath of fresh air for his students. He kept students engaged, despite long sessions in the classroom. "I wouldn't mind sitting through his three-hour lectures because he had so many stories to tell and kept the class entertained."
"He catered his class to every individual in the room and was willing to take extra time to make sure his students learned as much as possible," Merzel said.
Two ceremonies will be held for Allocca today, Thursday, Sept. 20 at Gasch's Funeral Home in Hyattsville, Md. It is located at 4739 Baltimore Ave. and the services will be held from 2. to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. A mass of Christian burial will take place at 10 a.m. tomorrow, Friday, Sept. 21 at St. Jerome's Catholic Church, located at 5205 43rd Ave. in Hyattsville. Donations may be made to the Jimenez-Porter Writers' House in Allocca's memory.
"Professor Allocca will be greatly missed here at Hopkins. He was a great guy … he always had a smile on his face," Ross said.
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Chris
posted 9/26/07 @ 10:52 PM EST
I can understand why the students who only had him for one session were noticably distressed. I had Nick a few years ago and his passion and knowledge were nearly unsurpassed at Hopkins. (Continued…)
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