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A.J. Carlson Lecture on the Liberal Arts
Jack Carlson arrived at Austin College as a scholar of early modern European history and grew professionally under the influence of President John D. Moseley to become not only the Dean of Humanities but also one of the College’s leading voices in support of liberal arts education. Jack’s courageous defense of liberal arts education never weakened despite the many financial pressures confronting the College; on the contrary, the consistency of his voice remained a major influence at the College throughout his long and productive career.
Fall 2023
Dr. RonAmber Deloney
RonAmber has worked with The Last Poets in Europe and has released two spoken word/hip hop albums entitled Of Brickwalls and Breezeways and Lilac and Rapeseed, both of which are available on iTunes. She is a certified project management professional (PMP) and is currently a Senior Lecturer in Liberal Arts and Communications at Paul Quinn College, Dallas.
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 in Mabee Hall – Reception starting at 4:30 pm, with lecture at 5:00 pm
Fall 2022
Dr. Sheila Jaswal
Professor of Chemistry and Faculty Equity and Inclusion Officer at Amherst College
Learn more about her HSTEM initiative (Being Human in STEM) and her work in inclusion and diversity.
Wednesday, September 28, 2022 in Mabee Hall – Reception starting at 4:30 pm, with lecture at 5:00 pm
Faculty Research and Pedagogy Talks
Professors talk about their research and teaching.
Free and open to the public. Talks will begin at 11:30 a.m. in WCC 231 and will be followed by a question and answer period.
Fall 2023
Dr. Rüçhan Kaya, Thursday, October 26, 2023
Dr. Meg Brandl, Thursday, November 30, 2023
Spring 2023
Dr. Ryan Felix, Thursday, March 30, 2023
Fall 2022
Dr. Saritha Bangara, Thursday, September 29, 2022
Dr. Claire Wolnisty, Thursday, October 27, 2022
Faculty Lunches
On Tuesdays: Connect with colleagues in person in the Moseley Room (no programming, just drop in for conversation).
On Thursdays, we have a carry-your-tray lunch provided in the cafe 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and scheduled discussions led by colleagues on specific topics in WCC231. Topics may include evidence-based approaches to teaching and learning, diversity and inclusion, updates on faculty-driven initiatives, and other professional development issues in liberal arts and higher education. On the first Thursday of every month, separate lunch discussions are held for new faculty, faculty in their third to fifth years, and post-Tenure faculty.
- See a list of the Thursday Lunch Topics
Lunch begins at 11 a.m., and discussion starts at 11:30 a.m.