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Letter from the Chair

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Kate Siple

This semester brings many exciting events and activities, as well as new staff and colleagues. Teaching and advising our undergraduate students, we welcome Assistant Professor Greg Brownderville, featured in this issue of Erudition, Catherine Keene, and Cara Diaconoff, joining us … Continue reading →

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From the Chair: Looking Forward

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Ruby Kim

This year is bittersweet, as is any year in which we face the retirement of a long-time colleague, great teacher, and friend. Despite our sorrow over Charlie Smith’s departure, we are excited for him as he begins new projects and, … Continue reading →

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Charlie Smith: A fond farewell to a friend and favorite

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Ruby Kim

Charlie Smith has been not just my colleague for 27 years – as long as I’ve been in this department – but one of my favorites and also a friend. Charlie came to SMU’s Department of English as a lecturer … Continue reading →

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Letter from the Chair, Winter 2011

Posted on December 11, 2010 by Ruby Kim

When I became Chair of the English department last year, someone asked me if I were the first woman to assume this job. Much as I knew I had to learn, that was one question I knew the answer to, … Continue reading →

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