Alumni Enews, Fall 2021

Students form the Class of 2025 “N” on the Memorial Stadium field on August 20

Students form the Class of 2025 “N”
on the Memorial Stadium field on August 20

CAS Kickoff

Dean Mark Button speaks with students at the CAS Kickoff event.

Dean's Fall Message: All Are Welcome

To everyone in our College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) community—welcome to the start of a new and exciting academic year.

This year, perhaps more than ever before, we are immensely grateful for the opportunity to return to the unique learning and social environment that comes with in-person, residential education.

Read the Dean's Message

Seeking nominations for our new Distinguished Alumni Award

The College of Arts and Sciences annually recognizes the remarkable accomplishments and service of our alumni who have demonstrated lifetime career achievement or excellence in their field and community.

This award is separate from the Alumni Association's awards, which we highly encourage submissions for as well.

Details and Nomination Form for the CAS award

Distinguished Alumni award

Distinguished Alumni Award

CAS Inquire

CAS Inquire "Pleasure and Pain"

Second year of CAS Inquire launches with new theme

Joseph Mendola of the Department of Philosophy opened the "Pleasure and Pain" series of talks on September 7 by exploring two fundamental questions about pain and pleasure: What is their nature? What role do they play in a good life?

Join us in person or via Zoom for future talks:

  • October 5 with Casey Kelly of communication studies
  • November 9 with Nora Peterson of modern languages and literatures
  • January 25 with Roberto Abadie of anthropology
  • February 22 with Tierney Lorenz of psychology

Learn more about CAS Inquire