Gearing up for the Spring Program

With all the faculty here, it feels like a vibrant and active place of learning and life again. Rosemary arrived first, last Tuesday. The five of us were able to share several nice meals with her and get to know each other a little bit better. She will be teaching women's studies courses and a literature (British, women authors) course.

Gene and Lisa, and two bright and beautiful children, arrived on Thursday. They are the old pro's over here--Gene is on his third visit and Lisa a remarkable 7th time here! I love that! Gene will teach three sections in the area of Art History. Lisa will be doing what I did last fall, the Internship coordinatror; a post she as done before!

Claire and Joe and their two cheerful and curious sons arrived on Friday. Clair will teach three sections on business courses, primarily in the areas of human resources and ethics, which I think sounds fascinating.

After naps and settling in and making their way around the house a few times, we all went to the Cavalier for dinner on Friday night.

We are kicking off the program today, this last day in January, with the Faculty Orientation. I think I will offer some of the great coffee that Lisa sent us to start us off with special treat. I think it is going to be a fun semester. Students arrive in 4 more days.