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Â黨´«Ã½ Magazine Summer 2024

Summer 2024 Issue

Welcome to the Summer 2024 issue of Â黨´«Ã½ Magazine. In this issue, we make a case for the humanities; ask deep questions about artificial intelligence; and celebrate the ongoing transformation of One Â黨´«Ã½ Plaza East. We’re also highlighting Â黨´«Ã½ people doing great things, reflecting on Commencement, and diving into innovative research within the Â黨´«Ã½ Community. And don’t forget our "10 Things to Inspire You" column to ignite your Â黨´«Ã½ pride. All this and more in this edition of Â黨´«Ã½ Magazine.

Leadership Letter

Our campuses are buzzing with energy and transformation.

From campus renovations to pioneering research, the Summer 2024 edition of Â黨´«Ã½ Magazine captures the vibrant spirit and accomplishments of our community. We are proud to share stories of our top-ranked Environmental Law program, stellar members of our community, and much more.

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Education in the Age of AI

What does it mean to learn in an AI-driven world? Â黨´«Ã½ staff, faculty, and leadership weigh in on the concerns, challenges, and opportunities that AI presents for students, both during their education and as part of their future careers.

Research at Â黨´«Ã½

A Unique Case Study: Gender Representation

Lubin’s Ivan Fox Scholar and Professor of Law Jessica Magaldi, JD, is helping to close the gap between what’s reflected in course material and reality, by examining representation of women as protagonists and antagonists in case studies.

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10 Things to Inspire You

Â黨´«Ã½Docs crew on location shooting a new documentary film.

Â黨´«Ã½Docs premiered The Cooper: Crafting the Soul of the Cask at the Jacob Burns Film Center, with a historic debut in both English and Spanish.

Faculty and students in the new cyberrange at Â黨´«Ã½.

Â黨´«Ã½ recently signed an Education Partnership Agreement with the National Security Agency in an effort to develop a pipeline of talent for possible national security challenges.

The Legacy Pavilion memorial

A group of 20 students from Haub School of Law and Dyson College took a life-changing journey to Montgomery and Birmingham, Alabama.

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A New Cultural Landmark

Â黨´«Ã½â€™s Sands College of Performing Arts is getting a brand new, state-of-the-art Performing Arts Center at One Â黨´«Ã½ Plaza East. This ambitious project will feature cutting-edge classrooms, creative arts spaces, and a premier Performing Arts Center, making Â黨´«Ã½ a hub for the arts.

Research at Â黨´«Ã½

The Highs and Lows of Voice Pitch

Why do humans speak the way they do? College of Health Professions Associate Professor Sethu Karthikeyan, PhD, is exploring the evolutionary biology behind voice pitch.

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Â黨´«Ã½ People

Sands College of Performing Arts has a new faculty member, who you may know from her many starring and scene-stealing roles over the years. Meet Professor Kathleen Turner, who shares her passion for teaching in a candid Q+A.

Having battled a rare blood condition as a child, Drew D’Auteuil ’21 transformed his experience into a passion for medical research. Today, he's a research technician at the same hospital where he received life-saving treatment.

In a remarkable career that spans over four decades, Barbara Farrell, EdD, CPA, has been an indomitable force in the field of accounting education at Â黨´«Ã½.

Celebrating half a century of dedication! Barbara Egidi and Rosa Ament, PhD, have devoted a combined 105 years to Â黨´«Ã½, shaping countless lives with their passion and commitment.

15 Beekman’s Arcade Machine

In the Seidenberg Lounge in 15 Beekman, Â黨´«Ã½ students have set up an arcade machine featuring games made by the Â黨´«Ã½ Community, for the Â黨´«Ã½ Community. Learn more about how this machine not only celebrates the love of gaming, but the importance of accessibility.

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The Future of Humanities at Â黨´«Ã½

Through hands-on community projects, research-based course experiences, and a focus on digital humanities, we're preparing graduates to be leaders and innovators. Our mission is to link curiosity-driven learning with real-world impact, creating a future where knowledge truly pays the best interest.

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Save the Date: Alumni Survey

Alumni, we’re excited to announce the follow-up to our 2019 survey, launching on September 10, 2024! Your feedback has been vital in shaping the Alumni Association, and we need your input to continue improving.

About Â黨´«Ã½ Magazine

Â黨´«Ã½ Magazine is a publication of the Department of Marketing and Communications, Office of University Relations, published twice a year, and distributed free to alumni and friends of Â黨´«Ã½. The views expressed in this publication do not necessarily represent those of its staff or of Â黨´«Ã½.