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Are faculty engaged in research actually better classroom instructors and student mentors than those who are not?
In his blog, Dean Hershock shares his thoughts on this question and reflects on "Why Research Matters."
And join us on Thursday, March 10 for the first ever CASL Faculty Research Slam!
Faculty Distinguished Awards
Eugene V. Arden Interdisciplinary Research/Teaching Award
Distinguished Faculty Awards
Distinguished Teaching Award (Lecturer)
Faculty Distinguished Awards
Collegiate Lecturer Award
Congratulations to three CASL faculty members: Suzanne Bergeron, Stanley Weed, and Sheryl Edwards for receiving 2016 Distinguished Faculty Awards. The awards will be presented at the 34th annual UM-Dearborn Honor Scholars and Faculty Awards Ceremony on March 22.
CASL faculty, students and alumni are involved in a variety of
classes, research, activities and philanthropy,
and are making an impact locally, regionally and nationally.
Please enjoy the following stories.
Longtime University of Michigan-Dearborn faculty member William Linn died Sunday, January 10. The associate professor of English was 72 years old. Linn had taught at UM-Dearborn since 1979, leading courses in creative writing, poetry, and American and Anglo-Irish literature.
Thank you for your gifts to the Annual Fund!

Everything we do in CASL supports the success of our students. We provide experiences in the classroom, out in the field and around the world. You support these efforts by funding scholarships, collaborative research, study abroad opportunities and hands-on learning. 
Field School
For example, students in ANTH 410: Archaeology Field School are excavating the former site of the First Free Church in Superior Township, MI and examining their findings in the new Archeology Lab.
•  TONIGHT -- March 9 -- GOLD Dodgeball Tournament: The Graduates of the Last Decade (GOLD) will host an action-packed game of dodgeball on March 9 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at UM-Dearborn’s Fieldhouse, followed by a social gathering at Buddy’s Pizza in Dearborn. For more information, contact Marsha McMunn at 313-593-5267.
•  Alumni Day: Saturday, April 16 from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the UM-Dearborn Fairlane Center.  Watch this Alumni Day video to see what the day has to offer.
•  Recent Grad BBQ: Saturday, May 14 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at Hemlock Park, Dearborn. Hosted by the Graduates of the Last Decade (GOLD) alumni affiliate. For more information or to RSVP, contact Marsha McMunn.
CASL Alumni Blog
Created for CASL alumni to share their stories, offer advice, and to recreate the CASL community in cyberspace. Enjoy the entry, "UM-Dearborn: The Road Best Traveled" by Kim LaFreniere, '79.
CASL Events and Retirement Celebrations
CASL Undergraduate Research Showcase: Friday, March 25
ANTSHE Conference: Friday-Sunday, April 8-10
victors for UM-Dearborn
Help us reach our campaign goal faster through the Michigan Matching Initiative for Student Support.
• The program matches gifts of $50,000 to $1 million with the match providing $1 for every $4 for new or existing student-support endowments.
• Gifts may be designated to support scholarships on a university-wide basis or for a specific college, school or program.
The matching funds are only available through June 30 (or when they run out).
give now
Internships and Co-op
CASL students are looking to gain relevant experience, test out a career field and make valuable contacts.
Help CASL students graduate with the professional experience they need to make a difference.  Click on a program and follow the links for more information on how to become an employer.
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"A View from the CASL" is a quarterly e-newsletter for CASL alumni.

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