Monthly Archives: May 2012

Celebrating Teaching

Posted on May 16, 2012 by

Today and yesterday, participants from across campus gathered for the annual Celebration of Teaching in recognition of faculty innovation and achievements.  We’re celebrating another record-breaking year for classes and groups in Special Collections, and we count ourselves lucky to work … Continue reading →

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Ten Etchings on the Theme of Mothers

Posted on May 13, 2012 by

In honor of Mother’s Day, we’re highlighting a portfolio of prints and poetry by artist Michel Fingesten.  This collection, 10 Radierungen über das Thema Mütter (10 Etchings on the Theme of Mothers) was released in 1920 in an edition of … Continue reading →

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Teaching spotlight: Sean Franzel

Posted on May 3, 2012 by

Professor Sean Franzel from the German and Russian Studies department is our guest for the Teaching Spotlight this month. His research interests span the culture, philosophy, and history of eighteenth- to twentieth-century Germany and include the history of education and … Continue reading →

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