PROVOST'S SABBATICAL SERIES LUNCHEON
Wednesday, October 12, 2005
Jeane DeLaney, Associate Professor of History
Dan Hofrenning, Associate Professor of Political Science
On behalf of Jim May, Provost and Dean of the College, CILA announces the fall semester "Provost's Sabbatical Series" Luncheon.
The Provost's Series recognizes the wide range of impressive and fascinating sabbatical projects in which our faculty are engaged. Each semester, the Provost invites two faculty members to give short presentations about their scholarly/professional work in a manner accessible to a general audience. In addition, presenters will comment on what they did to plan and prepare for their leaves, and on how they have managed the transition back to the classroom (including the ways in which they have integrated their sabbatical work with their teaching). Presenters are chosen to highlight the diversity of sabbatical projects from recent faculty leaves.
On October 12, historian Jeane DeLaney will discuss her research on changing conceptions of nationhood and national identity in Argentina between 1810 and 1945, a project that traces the transition from the 19 th century vision of the Argentine nation as a civic community to the 20 th century view of Argentina as a unique ethnocultural community. Political scientist Dan Hofrenning will talk about his research in the areas of civic engagement and the intersection of religion and politics. His sabbatical year included field work in Washington DC, and a look at civic engagement initiatives at other liberal arts colleges.
If you would like to attend this special luncheon to hear Jeane's and Dan's presentations and to discuss their projects - and sabbatical leaves in general - please RSVP by return email no later than Monday, October 12. Space is limited for this event.