Plus, On the Frontier of the Periodic Table
Plus, On the Frontier of the Periodic Table
Columbian College

March 2018
Dean Ben Vinson

Dean Vinson Departing GW to Become Provost of

Case Western Reserve University 
Dean Ben Vinson will be leaving GW to serve as the next provost and executive vice president of Case Western Reserve University. He will begin his new position on July 2. “Being the dean of CCAS has been an incredible privilege and honor," he said. "I am grateful to have had the opportunity to work with and lead this amazing and talented community of scholars, students, alumni and staff." 
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Chemistry’s Christopher Cahill and student

Chemistry's Cahill Explores Frontier of Periodic Table

Chemistry’s Christopher Cahill has focused his research on some of the least-studied—and most dangerous—elements on the Periodic Table. It’s taken him from nuclear science labs to the heart of government policy-making.
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Dean Ben Vinson and Tyler Anbinder

America's Immigrant Saga: Past and Present
In a video conversation with Dean Ben Vinson, History’s Tyler Anbinder discusses the immigrant saga—a universal story that spans generations, regardless of race, religion or nationality.
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Human brain size evolved

Human Brain Size Evolved Gradually
The average brain size of human ancestors increased gradually over three million years, growing to more than three times larger than our closest living relatives, according to new research by Professor of Human Origins Bernard Wood and a team of GW alumni.
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Junior anthropology and international affairs major Angelo DeLeo

Student's Research Honors Hometown Roots
As a recipient of this year's Undergraduate Research Award, anthropology and international affairs major Angelo DeLeo traveled to Italy to study links between the “Festa dei Ceri” and its counterpart in his Pennsylvania hometown.
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Students in a classroom

Students Tie Scholarship to Professional Development
New "Engaged Liberal Arts" courses offer CCAS students the opportunity to connect their academic interests with professional development skills, preparing them for success in the classroom and the workplace.
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Dean Ben Vinson and Pence

Karen Pence Visits CCAS Art Therapy Program
Second Lady Karen Pence, who has made the advancement of art therapy a top priority, met with art therapy faculty and students to discuss her efforts and the CCAS program's success. 
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Peggy Cooper Cafritz

In Memoriam: Peggy Cooper Cafritz
We note with regret the passing of Peggy Cooper Cafritz, BA ’68, JD ’71, a revered Washington arts and education advocate. As a Columbian College political science major, she helped launch GW’s black student union and fostered integration in Greek organizations.
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Psychology’s Lisa Bowleg

Bowleg, Podini Awarded Top Research Grants
Psychology’s Lisa Bowleg recently received $739, 767 to support her work in intersectional maternal and child health care and Forensic Sciences’ Daniele Podini garnered $492,892 to explore DNA analysis technology for criminal investigations.
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Kudos!
Joel Blecher was awarded an ACLS fellowship for his book project, Profit and Prophecy: Islam and the Spice Trade from Venice to India. He is the third member of the Columbian College History Department to be named a 2018-19 ACLS Fellow.

Kerric Harvey was named a Fulbright Specialist for the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

Huynh-Nhu Le was awarded a $49,129 contract from Children’s Hospital National Medical Center and the J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation for her work integrating mental health care in an obstetrics setting.

Janet Steele authored Mediating Islam: Cosmopolitan Journalisms in Muslim Southeast Asia.
Phillip Troutman was named a 2018-2019 Smithsonian Institution Senior Fellow at the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the National Museum of American History.
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