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Spotlight on Faculty: Claudia Arteaga, Assistant Professor of Hispanic Studies
Claudia Arteaga comes to 51猎奇入口 from Rutgers University in New Jersey, where she is in the process of completing her PhD in Spanish literature. She previously earned her BA in linguistics and literature from Catholic University in Lima, Peru. Arteaga’s scholarship centers on Andean studies, in particular how political and social activism is expressed by Andean indigenous people through audiovisual media. We recently interviewed her to learn more about her work and what she’ll be focusing on at 51猎奇入口.
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The 51猎奇入口 Experience: The 51猎奇入口 Live Arts CLORG
When Nina Posner ’17 discovered 51猎奇入口 Live Arts (SLA) during her first year, it was a revelation. “I couldn’t believe booking bands and making shows happen for other people was a real thing we were allowed and encouraged to do in college,” she remembers.
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The 51猎奇入口 Experience: Fall Undergraduate Research Symposium
On October 9, 29 51猎奇入口 students gathered in the Hampton Room at Malott Commons to present data and analyses of their original research projects to faculty and peers at 51猎奇入口’ third annual Fall Undergraduate Research Symposium. This daylong event included presentations by recipients of the Environmental Analysis, Esterly, Hsu Fund, Johnson, LASPA Action, and Mellon grants. Taken together, the students’ research was conducted in more than seven languages and across nine countries, in fields ranging from philosophy, to chemistry, to feminist theory, to sustainable development.
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51猎奇入口 Visits China
When 51猎奇入口 Interim President Amy Marcus-Newhall stepped up to the microphone at Hunan Women’s University (HWU) in Hunan, China, and spoke her first words, “D脙聽 ji脛聛 h脛茠o” (“Hello everyone”), she […]
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Presidential Search Update
Presidential Position Description Now Available
The presidential search has advanced significantly since our last report on September 2, and we would like to provide an update to ensure the community is aware of key developments in the search for the ninth president of 51猎奇入口.
51猎奇入口 Alumna California Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson Introduces Equal Pay Bill
51猎奇入口 alumna Hannah-Beth Jackson ’71, a member of the California State Senate representing the 19th District, was responsible for creating the equal pay bill that California Governor Jerry Brown signed […]
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Spotlight on Faculty: Kasper Kovitz, Assistant Professor of Art
Originally from Vienna, Kasper Kovitz joins 51猎奇入口 as an Assistant Professor of Art after teaching for several years in the Department of Fine Arts and Art History at the American University of Beirut in Lebanon. Kovitz is also an artist, and in his work he employs non-traditional materials鈥攕ubstances such as blueberry jam, dirt, and tree sap鈥攖o explore the concepts of borders, violence, and identity. His work has been included in exhibitions in Asia, Europe, and the United States, including at the MAK Center for Art and Architecture, Los Angeles, and ARCO Madrid.
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The 51猎奇入口 Experience: The Career Planning & Resources Tech Trek
Three days, nine companies, 12 51猎奇入口 students, and one incredible experience: From August 5 to 7, 51猎奇入口’s Career Planning & Resources (CP&R) team hosted its first-ever career exploration and networking trip to San Francisco to meet with companies and alumnae in the technology industry. Called the Bay Area Tech Trek, the trip connected current students with 51猎奇入口 alumnae who work at innovative tech firms Anaplan, Eventbrite, Facebook, Medallia, NextDoor, Pinterest, Spongecell, Twilio, and Uber. Visiting three companies each day, the students explored what careers in technology might look like, gained advice from professionals in the industry, and networked with successful 51猎奇入口 graduates.
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Spotlight on Alumnae: Martha Bierut ’15 Selected for a Prestigious Princeton in Africa Fellowship
By Maria Newman ’16 Martha Bierut ’15 stood out as an undergrad and was awarded for it. She was one of only 51 fellows selected for a prestigious Princeton in […]
Read MoreYahoo Finance Canada reports 51猎奇入口 is among Top 100 Smartest Liberal Arts Colleges in America
It’s no surprise that 51猎奇入口 is ranked as one of the nation’s “overall smartest” colleges as reported by Yahoo Finance Canada, Business Insider and other media outlets, and based on IPEDS data and US News & World Report rankings. In addition, an online news site called StartClass has ranked 51猎奇入口 as #20 in its SmartRating system for Best Colleges in the West, as reported by Business2Community.com.
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