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Alumni Newsletter: Winter 2017
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CAS senior director of development Evan Lichtenstein and pre-law director Maria Vitullo unveil the newly named Sue J. Henry Center for Pre-Law Education at its official ceremony in October. Miami alumna, former CAS advisory board member, and long-time supporter Sue Henry '73 is in the red jacket.
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Exciting Advances in Our Student-Centered Facilities and Resources
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Provost Phyllis Callahan, Sue J. Henry, and Dean Chris Makaroff at October's pre-law naming ceremony |
| Modernized teaching lab in Pearson Hall |
| Dear Alumni and Friends: Yet another noteworthy year is coming to an end, and after spending close to three decades here at Miami, the transition into a new year is as captivating to me as ever. I wanted to take the time to reach out to you with a wrap-up of some highlights from the past few months here at the College of Arts and Science (CAS). This past summer, CAS students embarked on numerous study away and abroad programs and internships, many of which were in collaboration with Miami alumni -- Ohio Public Leaders, Inside Washington, Inside New York, Inside London, and more. We then began the 2017-18 academic year on a high note by welcoming about 3,900 new students to campus, the largest and most diverse in Miami's history. We also welcomed ## new tenure-track faculty members who will help shape student experiences for years to come. Science has changed, and the way we teach science has changed, so in order to provide our students cutting-edge educational experiences we have to modernize our lab space. That's why we're in the midst of another important fundraising campaign: the renovation of Pearson Hall, home to our Biology and Microbiology departments. Phase 1, wrapping up next fall, will offer a spacious front entrance that opens up into a beautiful atrium. Most of the modernized labs will also be ready for use. Pearson's Phase 2, pending funding, is slated for completion in summer 2020 and will incorporate a more open, collaborative, and inviting environment for students and visitors. Donor opportunities for our Pearson Hall renovation project, including named spaces, are available. For details, contact me or our senior director of development, Evan Lichtenstein. Thank you for all the support you provide for CAS and our students. I wish you a healthy and happy holiday season!
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2017 CAS Distinguished Educator Award: Stephen Norris & Jason Rech
Written by Claire Williams, CAS communications intern
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| CAS professors Stephen Norris (History) and Jason Rech (Geology & Environmental Earth Science) have been honored by the College of Arts and Science, which every year recognizes one or two outstanding CAS faculty members for their excellence as a Distinguished Educator. It is an opportunity to highlight not only the winners themselves but also their work as teachers and mentors for their students. Read more about the winners.
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Members of Geography's Mapathon team |
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Geography's mapathon unites faculty and students to help provide aid to Puerto Rico Written by Bonnie Meibers, CAS communications intern While the hurricane in Puerto Rico and its lasting effects may feel far away from Oxford, Ohio, Miami's Department of Geography decided to do something about it. On Friday, September 29, the department applied its expertise in mapping and resource management to host a special mapathon to help the victims of Hurricane Maria. Assistant professor of geography and American studies Damon Scott, who has Puerto Rican in-laws, organized the event, which brought together faculty members, students, and volunteers from across the Miami community. Continue reading about the geography mapathon.
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| CAS News Highlights
Selected stories from Fall 2017 written by our CAS communications student interns
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Immerse Yourself in a Truly Unique Graduate Experience
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Applications for Project Dragonfly's Earth Expeditions field courses in Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas are due January 28, 2018. - Earn graduate credit or a full master's degree by joining a global network for social and ecological change
- Complete our degree part-time, anywhere in the world
- Can also apply to our US-based master's degree, the Advanced Inquiry Program
- Experiential learning and community engagement experiences at zoos in Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Denver, New York, San Diego, and Seattle
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