2018-2019 Year in Review
Welcome to the inaugural issue of the Comparative Literary Studies Program Year in Review newsletter!
Learn more about our program's highlights and happenings from academic year 2018-2019.
Director's Message
In my first year as program director, it’s been delightful to observe CLS’s thriving energies at work in the many achievements of our undergraduate and graduate students...
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Program Highlights and Events
Our program had a full year of activities that included Comp Lit's three year winning streak for the ACLA Presidential Undergraduate Prize, several interdisciplinary events, and more. Learn more about the program highlights from 2018-2019.
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Faculty News and Updates
Comparative Literary Studies welcomed two new members to the program's core faculty: Rajeev Kinra (History) and Neil Verma (RTVF). Learn more about our new and continuing faculty.
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Graduate News and Updates
Comparative Literary Studies graduate students had a busy and productive year!
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PhDs Awarded 2018-2019
Congratulations to our students who successfully defended their dissertations and graduated in 2018-2019! (photo credit: Justin Barbin)
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Student Spotlight: Camille Lopez-Silvero
Camille Lopez-Silvero is a Comparative Literary Studies rising senior who is using her critical and analytical thinking skills during her summer internship with marketing and advertising company, Swellshark. Camille says "the courses I have taken have taught me how to tackle problems with a unique perspective in order to find creative solutions." Learn more about Camille and her passions for languages and global arts.
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Undergraduate News and Updates
Comparative Literary Studies undergraduates had a successful year of activities and accomplishments that included completing honors theses, presenting their work in the Senior Seminar Colloquium, graduation, and more.
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Where are Comp Lit Alumni Now?
Comparative Literary Studies alumni are making an impact all over the globe. Learn more about our graduate and undergraduate alumni.
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