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Aug. 30, 2021
The Arizona State Museum (ASM) and two College of Humanities centers – the Poetry Center and Center for Digital Humanities – have received a $190,953 Museums for America grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) for a…
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Aug. 27, 2021
By Kim Stoll, Fall 2021 Arizona Alumni Magazine
A koan in Zen Buddhism is an unsolvable enigma, a question wrapped in paradox, to be pondered in meditation to help unlock enlightenment. A koan calls into question the limits of human perception and…
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Aug. 13, 2021
The College of Humanities is pleased to welcome new faculty for the upcoming academic year.
“These are outstanding scholars who represent the breadth and diversity of Humanities scholarship and teaching,” said Dorrance Dean Alain-Philippe Durand. “…
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June 24, 2021
Amy Warren, Administrative Assistant in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese, has been honored as one of 11 recipients for this year’s University of Arizona Individual Awards for Excellence.
Warren is a "transformative addition" to the…
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June 17, 2021
Each year, the University of Arizona recognizes employees who reach anniversary milestones in five-year increments.
To be honored, employees must have served at the University for at least 10 years. In 2021, 1,122 employees across the university…
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June 7, 2021
Dr. Albrecht Classen, University Distinguished Professor in the Department of German Studies, is one of five new members to join the Arizona Humanities Board of Directors.
Classen joins Regi Adams, Chris Boyer, Natalia Ronceria Ceballos, and Joe…
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June 4, 2021
Having deep family roots in Germany and living there as a child, Alexandra Johnson knew she wanted to return and make her home there.
Now, with a Fulbright grant, Johnson is on her way, invited to spend a year as an English teaching assistant,…
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June 1, 2021
Two faculty members in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese have been promoted, demonstrating excellent performance in teaching, service and research.
Dr. Adriana Betancur is promoted from Lecturer to Senior Lecturer.
Dr. Carmen King de Ramírez…
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June 1, 2021
Two professors in the Department of Religious Studies and Classics have been promoted, demonstrating excellent performance in teaching, service and research.
Dr. Eleni Hasaki is promoted from tenured Associate Professor of Anthropology/Classics to…
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June 1, 2021
One professor in the University of Arizona North Valley program has been promoted, demonstrating excellent performance in teaching, service and research.
Dr. Victoria Meyer is promoted from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor of Practice.…
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June 1, 2021
Two faculty members in the Department of French and Italian have been promoted, demonstrating excellent performance in teaching, service and research.
Dr. Deborah Kaye is promoted from Lecturer to Senior Lecturer.
Dr. Francesco Rabissi is promoted…
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June 1, 2021
Two professors in the East Asian Studies Department have been promoted, demonstrating excellent performance in teaching, service and research.
Dr. Maggie Camp is promoted from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor of Practice.
Dr. Hai Ren is…