The Westminster College Drinko Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning awarded an undergraduate research grant to Barry Unis, a Westminster College senior psychology major.

Unis, a graduate of Hopewell High School, is a son of Ron and Maria Unis of Aliquippa.

Unis will present his research, "Therapist Self-disclosure and Psychotherapy Outcome in a Non-contrived Setting," at the Midwestern Psychology Association meeting April 30-May 4 in Chicago. His adviser is Dr. Kirk Lunnen, Westminster College assistant professor of psychology.

"Enhancing opportunities for undergraduate research is an important component of the work of the Drinko Center in enriching undergraduate education," said Dr. Virginia Tomlinson, Westminster College associate professor of sociology and director of the Drinko Center. "The Undergraduate Research Initiative provides funding for students to conduct research and to present their research at regional and national conferences. So far this year over 80 students have been awarded grants to conduct and present research."

All grant recipients are invited to participate in Westminster's Undergraduate Research Symposium held on campus April 19.

Contact Tomlinson at (724) 946-6033 or e-mail tomlinvm@westminster.edu or visit www.westminster.edu/drinko for additional information.