News & Events
Alumni gather to recognize Linda Sloane Kay (CGS 81, COM 83)
On Friday afternoon, CGS alumni, faculty, and friends gathered to recognize those who help make CGS a celebrated community. This was one of many events during the course of the highly-anticipated annual alumni weekend. Dean Natalie McKnight started the ceremony with a brief update on the College. Among many recent achievements, the... More
Contributions Beyond Research: One Undergraduate’s Role in Newly-Released Bikini-Ready Moms
Rhetoric Professor Lynn O-Brien Hallstein releases her new book, Bikini-Ready Moms, on September 1. As this key milestone approaches, Hallstein can't help but reflect upon the hard work, effort and support that made the book possible. Undergraduate research assistant Allyson English (CGS 14, SAR 16) played a critical role in the writing process, not... More
Exploring Where Life Intersects Literature: Renstrom Releases Unique Collection of Nonfiction Essays
Literature, typically crafted for wide audiences, has the unique ability to touch each reader in an incredibly personal way. It's is a powerful means to share, guide, and connect readers across all borders and boundaries through a relatable story. College of General Studies (CGS) Rhetoric instructor Joelle Renstrom explores that delicate intersection of life and literature in her newly released collection of non-fiction... More
Parfitt releases second edition of Writing in Response
Professor of Rhetoric Matthew Parfitt recently released the second edition of his book, Writing in Response, published by Bedford/St. Martin's (Macmillan Higher Ed). Writing in Response was written in effort to fill the need for a book that treats critical reading as the first stage of the writing process. Parfitt explains, "That is, the writing... More
CITL Annual Conference Explores Impact of Technological Trends From Scientific and Humanities angles
The Center for Interdisciplinary Teaching & Learning (CITL) recently held its annual interdisciplinary conference, this year bringing together experts from science and from the humanities to discuss the anthropocene, a proposed epoch that begins when human activities started to have a significant global impact on the planet's ecosystems. While technology has introduced countless... More
Week 5: Boston-London Program
The past two weeks have gone by in the blink of an eye over in London. Many students and professors are packing their bags to head back home today and tomorrow; with a few others extending their time in Europe to travel with friends or family. How can it be? The last... More
Week 4: Boston-London Program
To supplement the plays, poetry, and art that students have been studying, week three ended with some students seeing The Merchant of Venice at Shakespeare's Globe, and others opting to check out the London sports scene by seeing some polo. After another few days back in the classroom for week four, everyone packed... More
Week 3: Boston-London Program
The six-week semester in London is nearly half-way done! This week, students went to the prehistoric site Stonehenge; Bath, where they visited the Roman Baths; and also went to the Warhorse Theatre. Check out the photos below, which are submitted by students in London.
Weeks 1 & 2: Boston-London Program
Scholars landed in London nearly two weeks ago and have been avidly exploring the city, studying hard, and adjusting to the London culture. Upon arrival on May 18, students embarked on a scenic walking tour of the city, and have been busy since visiting other historical sites as they delve... More
Sophomores Gather to Recognize Achievements and Turn in Capstone
Students and faculty on the CGS sophomore teams gathered on Friday to turn in the written portion of the Capstone project and recognize the hard work of classmates and notable accomplishments over the past two years. In addition to announcing the students with the top 10 GPAs, the following awards... More