Campus & Community

What’s something colleagues might be surprised to learn about you? I was a competitive Irish dancer for 13 years. I grew up in a very big Irish and Canadian family. Music and dance were one way we connected to our history, heritage, and culture. My family would travel in the summers so my sister and I could compete in feises (competitions). I loved every minute of it and still...

What’s something colleagues might be surprised to learn about you? I’m a Washingtonian, born and raised in Washington, D.C., which, of course, is not a state, and my curiosity about the world extends far beyond my professional work. I’ve had the opportunity to travel to five continents, experiences that have deepened my global perspective and informed my approach to...

First-year scholars from Kansas, Alaska and Oklahoma ready to explore Durango, Colorado