March 18, 2008 issue

DEAN SEARCH: James Schiffer, professor and head of the English department at Northern Michigan University, makes a point during his open forum on campus March 13. Schiffer is one of six candidates for Eastern Michigan University's dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Yolanda Niemann, special assistant to the dean, Washington State University, was the first candidate interviewed. She came to campus March 10. Carol Richardson, a professor from the University of Michigan, interviewed March 17.

Upcoming candidate interviews include: Robert Ulin, professor and chair, department of anthropology, Western Michigan University, Wednesday, March 19; Thomas Venner, professor and head, art department, Eastern Michigan University, Tuesday, March 25; and Jude Nixon, director, The Honors College, Oakland University, Monday, March 31. With the exception of Nixon, all forums are scheduled 3:30-4:30 p.m., in 201 Welch Hall. Nixon's open forum will take place in room G03, Halle Library. For more information about the search, contact David Woike, department head of music and dance, 487-0244, or e-mail dwoike@emich.edu

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