Dr. Gemino H. Abad ‘55, University Professor Emeritus in English and Comparative Literature, is this year’s recipient of Italy’s most coveted literary prize, the Premio Feronia – Citta di Fiano 2009 under the foreign author category. The prize will be conferred on July 11 during the Nomination Ceremony at the historic Castle of Fiano Romano outside Rome. The Premio Feronia was established 16 years ago by the Associazione Culturale Allegorein and gives awards in four categories: poetry, narrative, criticism and a special award to a foreign author. Congratulations brod!