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Dean Ward announces Joy Bostic as Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

May 17, 2021

Dear College of Arts and Sciences, It is with great pleasure that I write today to announce that Dr. Joy Bostic, associate professor in the Department of Religious Studies, has been selected as the College’s inaugural Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Dr. Bostic will assume this position in the Dean’s Office on July 1, 2021, while also continuing as a faculty member and co-principal investigator of the Humanities in Leadership Learning Series (HILLS) funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. In this vital role, Dr. Bostic will aid me in developing and implementing policies that promote a climate of greater inclusivity across the College. She will take concrete steps to...

Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences Department awarded Diversity Achievement Award

May 17, 2021

The Office for Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunity recognized the Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences Department with the “Department Diversity Excellence Award” during the annual Diversity Achievement Awards on May 5, highlighting them for the many collaborations and initiatives they led in the last year.

Senior Spotlight: Samantha Kelts

May 4, 2021

Samantha Kelts Majors: Nursing and Medical Anthropology Q: Why did you choose this area of study? A: Choosing these majors together has taught me how to analyze U.S. health care from both an internal and external perspective, and to always think critically about the information I learn. Q: What are your plans after graduation? A: I plan to work in community-based nursing while continuing to pursue a career in grassroots organizing and health policy. Q: Why did you choose CWRU? A: I only chose CWRU because of my scholarship, but I have stayed because of the warm and generous people, as well as the abundance of...

Senior Spotlight: Farah Almhana

May 4, 2021

Farah Almhana Class of 2021 Majors: Cognitive Science and Business Management (Secondary) Minor: Chemistry Q: Why did you choose this area of study? A: Cognitive science is an important trans-disciplinary area of study in which I am continuously learning that I have much yet to learn. I have had the privilege of meeting and learning from my professors and classmates in a variety of subjects such as neuroscience, linguistics, and bioethics and make meaningful connections across each of them throughout my undergraduate career. I also chose to study business management because it is crucial to being an active and informed citizen. I hope to...

Senior Spotlight: Joel Linebach

May 4, 2021

Joel Linebach Class of 2021 Majors: Dance and Polymer Science & Engineering Minors: Mathematics and Biomedical Engineering Q: Why did you choose this area of study? A: I wanted to find a way to channel all of my interests into a plan of study during my time here at CWRU. I absolutely love solving problems and have a passion for the chemical sciences, especially in biological and medical scenarios. I also absolutely love expressing myself and dancing as it is a complete release and passion of mine. I could not decide between the two, so here I am chasing both passions in my fields...

Senior Spotlight: Kaylyn Johnson

May 4, 2021

Kaylyn Johnson Majors: Cognitive Science, Psychology and Philosophy Q: Why did you choose this area of study? A: I am fascinated with the human brain and mind, and how humans think. I think by understanding this, it can help us understand each other. Q: What are your plans after graduation? A: I am going to The Ohio State University to pursue my Masters in Social Work. Q: Why did you choose CWRU? A: I chose CWRU because I love the city of Cleveland, everyone I met here was incredibly kind and genuine, and I knew I would be challenged here. Q: What's your favorite memory of CWRU? A:...

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