I think that is a great idea! Let's work on it in the Fall.
David
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From: Center for Theory [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Alaimo, Stacy
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Thanks for letting us know David.
I'm happy to see that the Center for Theory will continue.
I like the plans you outline below. I should mention that we have many doctoral students from English working in theory. Would love to see a graduate certificate in theory developed or, at least, to see doctoral students who are finishing present their work at the Center.
best wishes,
Stacy
Dr. Stacy Alaimo
Professor of English, Distinguished Teaching Professor (COLA) Director, Environmental and Sustainability Studies Minor (CAPPA) University of Texas at Arlington [log in to unmask] http://www.uta.edu/english/alaimo/
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From: Center for Theory [[log in to unmask]] on behalf of Arditi, David M [[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Friday, May 27, 2016 10:37 AM
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Dear Colleagues,
I am David Arditi, and as you may have heard, I was recently appointed to serve as Director of the Center for Theory. For many of you, my name is brand new, but I just completed my fourth year at UTA as an Assistant Professor. For the first 3 years, I was in the Interdisciplinary Studies program, but over the past year, I transitioned to Sociology.
My overall goal for the Center is to build intellectual community, support faculty research, and have the Center serve as a meeting place for collaborative work. Next year, the Center will extend the Colloquium series and bring a guest speaker to campus. I would like to set-up a meeting with interested faculty about possible future research projects housed in the Center (research projects, brown bag lunches to discuss work, etc.), ideas for workshops, and possibly setting up a theory mentoring program for junior faculty. Part of my plan is to create an executive board and designate affiliated faculty. Please let me know if you may be interested in serving.
In the Fall, I would like to coordinate a meeting with interested faculty about the future of the Center. This Summer, I am interested in meeting with anyone that would like to discuss their ideas for the Center - please contact me if you are interested in meeting.
In other news, Fast Capitalism 13.1 is close to publication under the editorial leadership of Timothy Luke at Virginia Tech. The journal remains housed at UTA-I serve as the Co-Editor (the plan is for me to become editor after I receive tenure), and Beth Anne Shelton is the Coordinating Editor.
I look forward to working with you all.
Kind regards,
David
David Arditi
Assistant Professor of Sociology
Director of the Center for Theory
University of Texas at Arlington
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