Ceramic Professor's Work Published
In August, ceramics professor, David Kiddie, had one of his teapots “Red Rocket” published in The Best of 500 Ceramics: Celebrating a Decade in Clay, Sterling publishing Co, New York, NY, as part of an international juried book competition. The book is comprised of the best 500 works from 5000 eligible pieces that were previously
Wilkinson Chair's Meeting
Wilkinson Chairs h ard at work discussing a variety of issues. We are moving towards establishing a range of guidelines for tenure and promotion; for developing strategic plans at the Department and College level. You may also note how the Chairs are sinking in their seats as I proposed yet another committee!
First Chair's Meeting
Our first Chair’s meeting since semester began. The Chairs perhaps looked a little awe-struck (a euphemism?) when Eric and Ann (the Associate Deans) and I laid out some of the plans for the coming weeks. We are setting off to build a series of strategic plans – for each department and then for the college
The Schweitzer Collection
Met with the library people to discuss the College’s Schweitzer collection. This is a large collection of documents, objects, and possessions owned and related to Albert Schweitzer. This is a resource with great potential, but largely uncatalogued. It will be a slow, but rewarding, task to turn the collection into a usable resource for faculty,
From Chair to Dean ...
No real routine yet – too early of course. The days are filled with meetings – many interesting and full of promise. As I transition from being a Chair to a Dean it is interesting to work with my colleagues and appreciate what they are doing in the early days of semester. There is comfort
I Should Buy Them Some Chocolate ...
Today I was reminded of the importance of support staff – all that they do is so often ‘behind the scenes’ and yet vital to every College, Department, and individual faculty. As Wilkinson moves in new directions the significance of the staff becomes more emphasized. Today we continued our interviews for the Dean’s assistant (left
Professors Berens & Hebron help celebrate X-TRA's 15th year
The art journal X-TRA , co-founded by Professor Stephen Berens, is celebrating its 15th year with 15 day s of events at ForYourArt in Los Angeles. On Monday, October 1, Stephen Berens presents The Los Angeles Times and Me . A live performance based on the 1998 video of the same name. The video script
Tabula Poetica Poetry Reading Series Continues
Tabula Poetica continues it’s Fall Poetry Reading Series on Tuesday, Oct. 2 with poet Mark Jarman. Jarman will be giving a poetry talk at 2:30 p.m. in the Wilkinson Room of the All Faiths Chapel and then a reading at 7 p.m. in the Henley Reading Room of Leatherby Libraries. The reading and
Free Arabic Film Screening
Wilkinson College of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Department of Languages would like to invite you to a free screening of Zaky Chan (and Arabic movie with English subtitles) on Thursday, Sept.27 in DeMille Hall, room 101, 7 p.m. This comedy/romance features Zaky, a lazy young man who decides to work for his
Professors Berens & Hebron Help Celebrate X-TRA's 15th year
The art journal X-TRA, co-founded by Professor Stephen Berens, is celebrating its 15th year with 15 days of events at ForYourArt in Los Angeles http://x-traonline.org/x-tras-15-years-in-15-days/. On Monday, October 1, Stephen Berens presents The Los Angeles Times and Me. A live performance based on the 1998 video of the same name. The video script is comprised