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Fall 2012

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Discussion Under Sarah Buckley, M.A. '05 Dan Digmann Editors Brett Sanders Designer Contributing Writers Sarah Buckley, M.A. '05 Dan Digmann Sharasa Henley, '11 Kayla Rusin, '12 Cierra Wallace Photographers Robert Barclay CMU Printing Services Peggy Brisbane Printer College of Humanities and Social and Behavioral Sciences Contact information Pamela S. Gates, '87 M.A. '88 Dean Mount Pleasant, MI 48859 Anspach Hall 106 Phone: 989-774-3341 Fax: 989-774-7106 Email: CHSBS@cmich.edu Web: www.cmich.edu/chsbs Academic departments English Language and Literature Foreign Languages, Literatures and Cultures History Military Science Philosophy and Religion Political Science Psychology Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work Dean's Column Refl ecting on year of changes shaping our future Greetings from the College of Humanities and Social and Behavioral Sciences! One of my favorite roles as dean is the opportunity to share stories about our talented students and faculty members. I am honored to recognize their eff orts in this newsletter. This year brings many changes to the College of Humanities and Social and Behavioral Sciences. Rick Kurtz recently became dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Ferris State University. He served as the CHSBS associate dean from March 2011 to June 2012 and was interim associate dean from 2009 to 2010. We extend our congratulations to Dr. Kurtz for this outstanding opportunity and our deep appreciation for his service to the college. Eff ective August 15, history professor Timothy Hall was named interim associate dean and English professor Marcy Taylor was named interim assistant dean of CHSBS. Dr. Hall served as assistant dean for CHSBS from 2011 to 2012 and was department chair for History from 2004 to 2010. Dr. Taylor served as department chair for English from 2005-2011. Under Discussion is published by the College of Humanities and Social and Behavioral Sciences at Central Michigan University. CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity within its community (see cmich.edu, keyword: AAEO). Produced by CMU University Communications and printed by CMU Printing Services. UComm 8622-11,000 (9/12) This year also marks the beginning of a two-year major renovation of Anspach Hall, the fi rst major construction project since the building opened in 1966. In addition to improving the heating, cooling and electrical systems, the project will provide enhanced learning environments for the students, including modernizing classrooms and adding a student lounge and study areas. The classroom section will be completed by Aug. 15, 2012, with the second portion of the construction slated for summer 2013. We have numerous events and guest speakers scheduled for the fall semester. Many of our guest speaker presentations are recorded and saved as a free download at iTunes U. I encourage you to visit our website to learn more. Finally, I am excited to announce that CHSBS has established a School of Public Service and Global Citizenship. Our mission is to use this administrative unit to promote innovative teaching and learning, research, and active civic engagement by cultivating global citizenship and ethical public service opportunities. While many of our programs currently are engaged in these aspects, the School of Public Service and Global Citizenship will enhance and strengthen our partnerships with international universities and institutions and create new opportunities for students to better understand people and communities at regional, national and international levels. Pamela Gates, Ph.D. Dean, College of Humanities and Social and Behavioral Sciences; Professor of English Stay in touch We want to hear from you! Share your success stories and news updates with the university community by contacting chsbs@cmich.edu 2 Summer 2012 | Under Discussion

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