Changing of the Guard
Dean Gould thanks Frank Pinski, Physics, and Marshall Wilson, Chemistry, for their years of dedication and commitment to excellence as heads of their respective departments. Paula Dubeck, acting head of Anthropology, Tom Sakmyster, acting head of History, and Cindy Berryman-Fink, acting head of Judaic Studies, also deserve our appreciation for their leadership.
The College welcomes Joe Scanio as the new head of Physics and Martha Rees as the new head of Anthropology. Jim Murray will serve as acting head of History, Rick Karp will serve as acting head of Judaic Studies, Joe Caruso will serve as acting head of Chemistry, and William Johnson will serve as acting head of Classics.
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