Our campus celebration of the inauguration of President
Karim Ismaili begins tomorrow with a faculty symposium showcasing the
innovation and commitment at the heart of Eastern’s academic mission as
Connecticut’s public liberal arts university.
The day is organized around three panels, each exploring a
key aspect of what makes Eastern the university that we are.
Session
1: The Teacher-Scholar (1:00-2:00pm)
This session showcases the work of
Eastern faculty as active scholars and artists in their disciplines, which in
turn informs the work that they do with Eastern students in their classrooms,
labs, and field work.
Session
2: Global Thinking, Local Impact (2:00-3:00pm)
Eastern faculty engage in work that
connects them and their students to a wide world of ideas, while also pursuing
meaningful involvement in our own back yard.
Session
3: Liberal Arts and the Workforce (3:00-4:00pm)
At Eastern, we believe that
education in the liberal arts tradition prepares students for career success at
the same time that it gives them the foundation on which to build a life of
meaning and purpose.
Each session promises a really rich sampling of the
scholarly, creative, and pedagogical work of our excellent faculty. I hope you
will be able to attend some or all of tomorrow’s programming, which gives us a
chance to celebrate the academic mission of the university as we mark an
important moment in the university’s history.
Lightning talks 1-3 p.m.
Short, Powerful presentations showcasing:
-Research that enriches teaching
-Creative work involving students
-Community and global engagement
Panel Discussion 3-4 p.m. "Liberal Arts and the Workforce"
Hear how Eastern prepares students for career success through innovation, experience, and the power of the liberal arts.