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Can you believe we’re already a month into the spring semester? Time is flying by, and hopefully, that means warmer weather is around the corner. 

We wanted to highlight that the university's 24/7 Support and Crisis Line is now available to faculty, staff, and postdocs as part of ongoing efforts to prioritize the mental health and well-being of employees. You can call, text, or chat online for free and confidential support. 

Take care of yourself. As always, thank you for all you do and for being a part of CLAS.

CLAS announcements

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Six departments redesign introductory STEM courses to improve student experiences

Faculty in biology, chemistry, computer science, health and human physiology, mathematics, and statistics, and associate dean Cornelia Lang, are among those involved in the highly collaborative project.
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Employee updates

Please join us in welcoming and congratulating CLAS staff on their hiring, promotion, or transfer within the college. Check out this list of CLAS employee updates from last month.

Featured achievements

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Akbar’s new novel featured in New York Times

Kaveh Akbar, associate professor and director of the English and creative writing major, has garnered national media attention for his novel, “Martyr!”, which released in January.
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Jorgensen named 2024 AMS fellow

Palle Jorgensen, professor in the Department of Mathematics, is one of 40 mathematical scientists part of the most recent American Mathematical Society fellowship. Jorgensen hopes the fellowship will help him be a better researcher and mentor to his students.

Spotlight CLAS

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Physics and astronomy faculty closer to launching instruments for TRACERS mission

Professor Jasper Halekas is overseeing the building of one of the five instruments part of the NASA-funded mission, which is anticipated to launch in April. Associate professor David Miles is principal investigator of the project after the passing of professor Craig Kletzing.
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Cargill featured in new Netflix documentary

Robert Cargill, Roger A. Hornsby Associate Professor in the Classics, has shared his expertise in religion and archaeology through documentaries and television shows for more than two decades. Most recently, Cargill appeared in “Mysteries of the Faith” on Netflix. 

Check out more CLAS stories by visiting our news section. 

Upcoming events

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Brown bag lunch: Baran and McCleery discuss the PIER program

Feb. 29  
Noon  
PBSB room 369  

Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences assistant professors Amanda McCleery and Bengi Baran will discuss the PIER program — Psychosis-Risk Intervention, Education, and Research program — during a lunch event sponsored by CLAS Staff Council. Register to attend in-person and bring your lunch or join over Zoom!   
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Black History Month

Throughout February, a variety of events and workshops are planned to recognize important contributions of Black Americans. Upcoming events include an evening of poetry with CLAS faculty member Donika Kelly, R&B showcase, a presentation on the Lulu Merle Johnson exhibit, and more. 

For more CLAS-specific events, visit the university events calendar. 

 
 
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