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August 2017 Newsletter

Welcome Dean Lauren Lindstrom

The School of Education welcomes Dean Lauren Lindstrom, who began her tenure on June 1. Dean Lindstrom addressed members of the School of Education community at a June reception, and spoke about her appreciation for the School’s accomplishments to date and vision for the School’s future. Learn more about Dean Lindstrom’s extensive academic and administrative accomplishments, read her message to the community, and watch a video of her remarks.

 

Spring Catalyst

In the Spring 2017 issue of Catalyst magazine, we explore how scientific literacy spurs student civic engagement. We also introduce Dean Lauren Lindstrom, hear about a new partnership between our Words Take Wing program and the Mondavi Center, and explore the ways that having even one African-American teacher can have long-lasting benefits for African-American students. Download the magazine and read bonus content. Want to receive a copy of the magazine in the mail or give us feedback about an article? Drop us an email.

 

Our Thanks to Interim Dean Paul Hastings

At a special gathering of faculty and staff in May, we thanked Interim Dean Paul Hastings for his year of service to the School of Education. Hastings stepped down from his position as Chair of the UC Davis Psychology Department to help the School make the transition to a new dean after Founding Dean Harold Levine’s 15-year tenure.

 

New Photos and Videos

Celebrating Commencement 2017 

The School of Education celebrated with 227 graduating students and their family and friends at our graduation celebration in June. Browse through the photo gallery to find your favorite graduates and faculty members!

 

Hear about Ag Ed Teaching from Alumnus Justin Nunes 

School of Education agricultural education teaching credential alumnus and scholarship recipient Justin Nunes (Cred. ‘17) talks about how his passion for agriculture led to a teaching career in this new video.

 

A Thank You Message from Alumna Janet Gutiérrez

School of Education alumna and scholarship recipient Janet Gutiérrez (Cred. ‘17) shares in this video why she wanted to become a teacher and what her scholarship meant to her and her family.

 

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