This edition offers a snapshot of the department’s activities, including student engagement, innovative research, teaching initiatives, and accomplishments by our faculty and staff.
This Fall semester has been a period of transition marked by new arrivals. Since stepping into my role as Chair of the Languages, Literatures, and Cultures Department, I have been deeply grateful for the support from both faculty and students. I would especially like to thank Akintunde Akinyemi for his leadership during his tenure and for facilitating a smooth and gracious transition. We are thrilled to welcome Hannah Kelly and Sam Jones, both of whom have shown commitment and enthusiasm. Additionally, I am delighted to introduce two new faculty members who bring much expertise to their respective programs: Haruna Kyomoto and Guelden Olgun.
This fall has been productive, and I’m looking forward to the Spring semester. Happy holidays and best wishes for 2025!