UMSL’s Benjamin Torbert (at right) enjoyed introducing Walt Wolfram, whom he considers a mentor, to his own students and the broader campus community last week.

UMSL’s Benjamin Torbert (at right) enjoyed introducing Walt Wolfram, whom he considers a mentor, to his own students and the broader campus community last week.
UMSL’s Benjamin Torbert (at right) enjoyed introducing Walt Wolfram, whom he considers a mentor, to his own students and the broader campus community last week.
UMSL’s Benjamin Torbert (at right) enjoyed introducing Walt Wolfram, whom he considers a mentor, to his own students and the broader campus community last week.
The Saint Louis Zoo and Missouri Department of Conservation have taken an interest in her work.
Benjamin Torbert, assistant professor of English at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, grew up listening to live national broadcasts of The Metropolitan Opera.
Benjamin Torbert, assistant professor of English at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, grew up listening to live national broadcasts of The Metropolitan Opera.
Benjamin Torbert, assistant professor of English at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, grew up listening to live national broadcasts of The Metropolitan Opera.