CAS Student Ambassadors at the Dean's Reception during Grand Reunion, October 14, 2023. Back row (L-R): Rebecca Puga-Dempsey '25, Cindy Zhu '25, President Sullivan, Steven Le '25. Front row (L-R): Maddy Bauer '24, Sophie Copple '26, David Tang '25.
Dear College Faculty and Staff,
Open House went off splendidly last weekend thanks to the enormous effort my team put into the planning and implementation of this very important weekend. 350 prospective students attended the event with 876 total guests (prospective students and families). Of the total, we had 349 guests attend our College Overviews in addition to those that came through our tables and tours! So many parents and their children remarked on the warm welcome and also on the valuable information they gained from their visits. I talked to several students who were applying Early Decision, meaning SCU is the very top choice, hooray!
We have recently hired our first cohort of College of Arts and Sciences Student Ambassadors! These students will support events and programming run out of the Dean’s Office and will be trained to represent the College to prospective students and families. We are already putting them to work with about half of them contributing to the College’s success at Open House last weekend.
We plan to build this ambassador program into a leadership program in which our senior ambassadors train and guide our newer ambassadors with oversight from our office. A big welcome to:
Kennedy Anderson ’24, Public Health major, Ethnic Studies and MIS minors
Madeleine Bauer ’24, Political Science major, Professional Writing minor
Sophie Copple ’26, English and French double major, Philosophy and Professional Writing minors
Kristin Hill ’25, Theatre Arts (Dance) and Communication double major, Retail Studies minor
Steven Le ’25, Computer Science major
Kelly Lelapinyokul ’24, Sociology and Psychology double major
Joy Peters ’25, Public Health major, Anthropology, Religious Studies, Sociology and Sustainable Food Systems minors
Rebecca Puga-Dempsey ’25, Religious Studies major
David Tang ’25, Biology and Biochemistry double major
Ariana Yamasaki ’25, Political Science major
Cindy Zhu ’25, Communication and Psychology double major
Judging from our open house presentations, many students and their families like hearing from faculty and staff (and even deans!), but they love hearing from students…!
Lastly, I wanted to share the blog piece I recently wrote for the Center for the Arts and Humanities, The Political Utility of Reading Literature. Many thanks to Michelle Burnham and Amy Randall for the invitation to participate in this fun project!!
Hoping you enjoy Halloween in between all you do!
Daniel
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Advanced ChatGPT for Educators
11 AM - 12 PM | Learning Commons 141 (Faculty Development Lab)
Learn how to use generative AI tools to enhance your classroom activities and assignments. No need to RSVP, just show up. Please plan to attend the whole session. |
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Ratchet-Based Ion Pumps for Selective Ion Transport
4 - 5 PM | SCDI 3116
The Department of Physics welcomes Dr. Joel Ager from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Selective ion separation is central in several fields such as water treatment, electrochemical Carbon Dioxide reduction, resource extraction from seawater, and battery recycling. This talk will introduce ratchet-based ion pumping technology that enables high-precision ion separation in highly dissipative environments. |
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First Look: Black Odyssey by Marcus Gardley
7 PM | Fess Parker Studio Theatre
Just for the Campus Community: A "first look" at plays under consideration for a future season! Directed by Aldo Billingslea (Theatre and Dance).
“Marcus Gardley blends classic mythology, African-American history and modern theatricality to create the poetic black odyssey. This vibrant reimagining of the Odysseus saga is set in modern-day Harlem, telling the epic tale of Ulysses Lincoln, a soldier facing the most daunting of voyages to reunite with his family. While fate may seem in control of Ulysses’ destiny, his ancestors and their buried history will help guide his journey home.” – Classic Stage |
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Office of Research: In-Person Office Hours
3 - 4 PM | Learning Commons 331
Eric Tillman, Associate Provost for Research, will hold in-person Office Hours. Repeats weekly through December 8, 2023. |
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CAFE: Access Check-In: Supporting Neurodivergent Students at SCU
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM | Lucas Hall 126, Forbes Family Conference Room
Each student has a unique learning style, strengths, and challenges. Join Emily Park (Bioengineering) and Mythri Jegathesan (Anthropology) to learn about strategies for accommodating learning diversities in your classroom and with your students. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP. |
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Music at Noon: Dustin Carlson
12 PM | Music Recital Hall
Dustin Carlson has traveled the world playing music, composing, improvising, listening, being inspired. This all original program will reflect and refract the various musical experiences he has had as performer and collaborator. |
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Ken Ludwig's The Game's Afoot, or Holmes for the Holidays
November 3 – 12, 2023 (Thu-Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm) | Louis B. Mayer Theatre
Directed by Jeffrey Bracco (Theatre and Dance).
William Gillette summons his fellow cast-members to his enchanting Connecticut castle, promising a weekend filled with merriment and joy. However, when a chilling murder shatters the idyllic atmosphere of this secluded abode, the festivities take a treacherous turn. Prepare to be enthralled by an unrelenting rollercoaster of danger and side-splitting laughter in this dazzling murder mystery, set against the backdrop of the Christmas holidays. |
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