2006-2007 Archive

• 8/15/07 - Jane Austen Endures in Popular Culture -

  Though Jane Austen has been gone 190 years, her wit and wry look at relationships still hold mass appeal, attests a Texas A&M University English professor who is writing a book about the English author. View full story about Jane Austen and popular culture

• 8/7/07 - Lynn And McKenzie To Receive Awards From APSA Aug. 30 -

  Laurence E. Lynn, a professor in the George Bush School of Government and Public Service, and Brian D. McKenzie, an assistant professor of political science, will both receive awards from the American Political Science Association at the APSA annual meeting in Chicago, IL on Aug. 30.

• 8/7/07 - Elvis Fans Still Love Him Tenderly, But At What Price, Prof Asks -

  Aug. 16 will mark the 30th anniversary of Elvis Presley’s death, and no doubt it’s a day that still has millions of his fans all shook up. But a Texas A&M University professor who has written a book about Presley says many of those die-hard Elvis fans could be candidates for Heartbreak Hotel themselves – they could easily face some of the problems Presley faced with perhaps the same tragic result. View full story on Rosen and Elvis

• 8/2/07 - Arnold Krammer’s new book explores the role of gender in the Holocaust -

  A 22 essay book about the experience of women during the Holocaust was released by Jagiellonian University Press in July 2007. It is the third in a series called The Legacy of the Holocaust and is co-edited by Arnold Krammer, professor history at Texas A&M University.

• 7/31/07 - Buenger, Hurley, and Street reappointed as heads in history, political science, and communication -

  Three department heads in the College of Liberal Arts have been reappointed to another four-year term, effective Sept. 1. They are Richard Street in communication, Walter Buenger in history, and Patricia Hurley in political science.

• 7/3/07 - Memorial set for professor emeritus Becka -

  Philosophy professor emeritus Richard Becka died at his daughter's home in Onalaska, Texas, of heart failure, Sunday. Becka had been with the philosophy department for more than 30 years. He is remembered as a loving family member, a first-rate medievalist, a devout Christian and a student mentor.

• 6/28/07 - Into the deep: shipwrecked artifacts resurfaced for conservation -

  Four thousand feet beneath Gulf Coast waters, buried under sediment and worn with time, lies a relic of the past: a 200-year-old ship with a mysterious identity and artifacts that have recently been excavated by a team of Texas A&M researchers. View full story on shipwreck excavation.

• 7/21/07 - Conway appointed head of Department of Philosophy -

  Daniel Conway, professor of philosophy, has been appointed head of the Department of Philosophy effective June 1. He replaces Robin A. Smith who is returning to the philosophy faculty.

• 7/20/07 - McDermott delivers keynote address at Harvard Divinity School conference -

  For a keynote address last month, Harvard Divinity School chose one of Texas A&M University’s own, John J. McDermott, distinguished professor of philosophy and humanities.

• 6/18/07 - Modest mentor -

  Paul Van Riper, Texas A&M professor emeritus of political science, is seen by many as an exceptional academic scholar, with awards and colleagues to attest to his knowledge. Others close to him talk about his great sense of humor and storytelling ability, but most recognize him for his distinguished career in public administration - a career that spans 60 years. Source: The Battalion View full story on Paul Van Riper.

• 6/18/07 - Director appointed for new Arabic and Asian Language Office -

  Dean Charles A. Johnson of the College of Liberal Arts is pleased to announce the appointment of Salah Ayari as director of the Arabic and Asian Language Office at Texas A&M University, effective Sept. 1, 2007.

• 6/12/07 - Journalism Program announces scholarship selections -

  The Journalism Studies program at Texas A&M University has awarded 10 students with endowed scholarships. Four students are using the funds to support their summer internship. The remaining six scholarships will be applied to the selected students’ tuition and fees during the 2007-2008 school year.

• 6/11/07 - Stjepan Mestrovic’s new book explores life of Croatian sculptor -

  Even though he didn’t know his grandfather, sculptor Ivan Mestrovic, Sociology Professor Stjepan Mestrovic has tried to provide a more accurate portrayal in his latest book, Heart of Stone: My Grandfather, Ivan Mestrovic. The book was published by Mozaik Knjiga in Croatia and released the last week in May.

• 6/7/07 - Texas A&M English Professor Awarded Guggenheim Fellowship for 2007-2008 -

  Faculty members in the English department at Texas A&M University have started a new tradition: earning John Simon Guggenheim Fellowships. The department learned this past spring that Associate Professor Robert J. Griffin was awarded a Guggenheim for 2007-2008.

• 6/5/07 - New Liberal Arts program recognizes promising faculty members -

  Dean Charles A. Johnson is pleased to announce the appointment of four inaugural Ray A. Rothrock ’77 Faculty Research Fellows in the College of Liberal Arts. They are Elisabeth Ellis, political science; Theodore George, philosophy; Hilaire Kallendorf, Hispanic studies; and Stephanie Payne, psychology. All four have been promoted to associate professor with tenure, effective Sept. 1, 2007.

• 6/5/07 - New interdisciplinary director appointments announced -

  Five liberal arts faculty members have been appointed as directors or interim directors of interdisciplinary programs in the College of Liberal Arts. One program, international studies, offers a major, while the other four film studies, Africana studies, religious studies and Asian studies offer a minor. The directors’ terms begins Sept. 1 and are multi-year appointments.

• 6/4/07 - Bradford earns honor for service to maritime history organization -

  The North American Society for Oceanic History has awarded James C. Bradford, associate professor of history at Texas A&M University, with the K. Jack Bauer award. The award recognizes Bradford’s distinguished service to the organization and his lifetime contributions to the field of maritime history.