October 30, 2026

Greetings Staff and Faculty of the College of Arts & Sciences, 

 

A reminder that our all-college meeting is Monday, Nov. 9, at 3 p.m. in the Union Family Room. The agenda will include the State of the College address, introductions of new faculty, and recognition of newly promoted faculty. Light refreshments will be available.

This week, Dr. Melissa Murphy invited me to speak with students in her class who are pursuing PhDs in Anthropology. We discussed strategies for launching their careers and navigating the job market. It was a fun discussion, and it’s clear these students are receiving excellent training that will serve them well in their careers. Thanks for the invitation, Dr. Murphy!

Additionally, we've brought on some new staff across the college, and throughout the coming weeks, I’ll be recognizing those who are new and have been recently promoted in these weekly addresses. I look forward to highlighting these important people who make up our college community.

Finally, this year’s issue of Elevations, the College of Arts & Sciences’ annual magazine, is now available. I encourage you to take a look and read about the people, programs, and work featured in this year’s issue.

Have a great weekend.

Sincerely, 

J. Scott Turpen