Provost

Month: October 2024

  • Faculty Spotlight: Peg O’Connor

    Faculty Spotlight: Peg O’Connor

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    Peg O’Connor (Philosophy) published an article, “Whippet Good? William James, Nitrous Oxide, and Igniting the Yes Function,” in The Palgrave Handbook of Psychoactive Drug Use. Yes, the title was inspired by the classic Devo song, “Whip It.”

  • Faculty Spotlight: Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library

    Faculty Spotlight: Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library

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    The Library’s Rachel Flynn, Anna Hulseberg, and Kate Sonsteby presented a session entitled “Friendship Bracelets and Open Mic Night: Engaging Students in Library Outreach,” at the Minnesota Library Association Annual Conference in Rochester on October 24.

  • Faculty Spotlight: Justin Knoepfel

    Faculty Spotlight: Justin Knoepfel

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    Justin Knoepfel (Music) was awarded the 2024 Dr. Carlo A. Sperati Award at Luther College on October 27. Carlo Sperati, a pillar of Luther College and the Lutheran music tradition, was the conductor of the Luther College Concert Band for 38 years until his retirement in 1943. His work ethic and demand for perfection and…

  • Faculty Spotlight: Jon Ivan Gill

    Faculty Spotlight: Jon Ivan Gill

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    Jon Ivan Gill (Philosophy) delivered the Powell Lecture in Religious Studies at Elon University on October 28 in Elon, NC. His address focused on exploring hip-hop’s influence and intersections with philosophy, religion, and social justice.

  • Peter Stark Appointed Marcia Page and John Huepenbecker Endowed Professor of International Business and Entrepreneurship

    Peter Stark Appointed Marcia Page and John Huepenbecker Endowed Professor of International Business and Entrepreneurship

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    We are excited to announce that Peter Stark, Instructor of the Practice in Business and Economics, has been named the Marcia Page and John Huepenbecker Endowed Professor of International Business and Entrepreneurship. This endowed professorship was established in 2012-13 by Marcia Page and John Huepenbecker with the mission to promote excellence in teaching and learning…

  • Hagar Attia Appointed Ethel and Edgar F. Johnson Endowed Professor of Fine Arts

    Hagar Attia Appointed Ethel and Edgar F. Johnson Endowed Professor of Fine Arts

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    We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Hagar Attia, Assistant Professor in Communication Studies, has been named the Ethel and Edgar F. Johnson Endowed Professor of Fine Arts. This esteemed chair was established to elevate the Fine Arts and provide support for special initiatives within the division. The Ethel and Edgar F. Johnson Chair is…

  • Peg O’Connor Named Raymond and Florence Sponberg Endowed Professor of Ethics

    Peg O’Connor Named Raymond and Florence Sponberg Endowed Professor of Ethics

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    We are delighted to announce that Dr. Peg O’Connor, Professor of Philosophy, has been appointed the Raymond and Florence Sponberg Endowed Professor of Ethics. This distinguished chair was established to advance teaching and scholarship in ethics, emphasizing the application of ethical principles to pressing issues across disciplines at the College. It also reflects the values…

  • Faculty Spotlight: Yumiko Oshima-Ryan

    Faculty Spotlight: Yumiko Oshima-Ryan

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    Yumiko Oshima-Ryan (Music) will present a lecture-recital at the 67th National Conference of The College Music Society in Washington, D.C., titled, “Introducing Improvising Skills with Musica Nara for Piano 2005 (by Minako Tokuyama) – A New Teaching Approach for Classically Trained Pianists”, and will include this piece for piano.

  • Faculty Spotlight: Hayley Russell

    Faculty Spotlight: Hayley Russell

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    Hayley Russell (Health and Exercise Science), Ellen Becken ’25, Lucie Henrich ’25, and Charlie Potts (Student Life) were featured in a Minnesota Star Tribune story focused on their interdisciplinary research on the fitness tracking app Strava and its positive and negative impacts on users’ motivation and mental health.

  • Faculty Spotlight: JC Sanford

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    JC Sanford (Music) was awarded a MAP Fund microgrant and was acknowledged as a “Rising Star” trombonist in DownBeat Magazine’s Annual Critic’s Poll.