As autumn finally begins to settle in and the campus comes alive with crisp air and vibrant colors, this edition of the faculty and staff newsletter celebrates recent achievements and moments of connection. Highlights include a recap of our CLAS Alumni Fellow’s inspiring presentation to students, faculty, staff, and friends—an event that showcased the strength and spirit of our academic community.

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More CLAS news

Check out more CLAS stories by visiting the news section of the CLAS website.

CLAS announcements

SAVE THE DATE: CLAS Teaching Excellence Showcase

You're invited to the second annual CLAS Teaching Excellence Showcase on Friday, Nov. 7 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in the Seminar Room in the UCC Conference Center (UCC 2520D). 

Employee updates

Please join us in welcoming and congratulating CLAS faculty and staff on their hiring, promotion, or transfer within the college. Check out this list of CLAS employee updates from last month.

Spotlight CLAS

Matheson moderates panel on future of college athletics at Big Ten Development Conference

Thursday, August 21, 2025
Dan Matheson, director of the Sport and Recreation Management program in the Department of Health, Sport, and Human Physiology, addressed the NCAA House settlement and the future of college athletics during a panel with Big Ten leaders.

Casto and students present work at national ceramics conference

Thursday, August 21, 2025
Professor and DEO Andrew Casto, along with 14 undergraduate and graduate students in the School of Art, Art History, and Design, traveled to Salt Lake City earlier this year for the National Council on Education for the Ceramics Arts.

Featured achievements

Lessons from late night producer Eric Leiderman, 2025 CLAS Alumni Fellow

Friday, October 17, 2025
Eric Leiderman shared candid insights from his unconventional path in television, encouraging students to embrace creativity, adaptability, and self-initiative in an unpredictable industry.

CLAS English, GWSS faculty member recognized for efforts to support the humanities

Tuesday, September 23, 2025
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences faculty member Teresa Mangum is the 2025 recipient of the Francis March Award, a prestigious recognition of her contributions the field of English.

Upcoming events

Cemetery Walk with Professor Brandon Dean

Saturday, Nov. 1 1:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Oakland Cemetery

Learn how to "read" a cemetery, explore the porous boundaries between the living and the dead, meet the Black Angel, and more! This event is free and open to the public. 

Texture: How Polarity Yields Five Codes of Music

Monday, Oct. 27 7:30 p.m. Voxman Music Building

Professor Matthew Arndt hosts a cosmic-themed music and poetry event featuring a debut animated video by Rabalais Productions and a new percussion piece by Professor Sam Young. This concert is free and open to the public.

For more CLAS-specific events, visit the university events calendar.