On Tuesday, October, 26th from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 pm, stop by for a free meal to-go or enjoy your meal with fellow students to discuss food justice and access on our campus. Located in Kay Fredericks Ballroom.

Want to prepare the Hamline community to Step UP! to address problematic behaviors? Join us Monday, November 1st for training in Hamline’s bystander intervention program, Step UP!

It's the Food Resource Center's two year anniversary! Stop by Mondays and Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to talk to the Food Access Coordinator and get involved in food justice work.

Hamline University Counseling & Health Services is again working with Walgreens to bring flu shot clinics to campus.

This year's ABILITY Event will celebrate the 15-year anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities (CRPD), by hosting a series of international speakers discussing the impact of the CRPD locally, nationally and globally.

Get the latest on Piper game times from the Hamline Athletics website.

Major email announcements from Hamline University since the COVID-19 pandemic began to impact our community have been listed and linked on one webpage.

Want to be heard on a topic? Hamline University has established processes for students, faculty and staff to provide input on issues in our community.

Open enrollment for 2022 will run from November 1 through November 12, 2021. All benefit eligible employees who intend to maintain their coverage must re-enroll during open enrollment period.

Stacie Bosley, associate professor and Kahlert Chair of economics, recently published work in the Journal of Labor & Society, along with two co-authors from the University of Minnesota and the AARP Foundation.

Dr. Schaefer was interviewed by Reuters for an investigative piece on changes to Minneapolis police practices after George Floyd's death.

Congratulations to MFA alum Jenniey Tallman on three fantastic recent publications!

Professor Mark Berkson was the featured guest on Carson Littlefield's podcast "One More Hour."

Professor Laura Dougherty directed an audio performance titled "Promise" for "Prompt: A Journal of Theatre, Theory, Practice and Teaching." Prompt aims to connect theatre practice to theatre scholarship through pedagogy.

Human Resources has announced the 2021 staff performance evaluation process.

Hamline's national award-winning literary magazine, Water~Stone Review, has named its contributing editors for the journal's 25th issue, which opened for submissions on October 1.

As part of the Multicultural Alliance at Hamline University, November is HSA's cultural month to promote and host events to learn about the Hmong Culture.

Attend the 2021 Government and Nonprofit Career Fair! Learn about job and internship opportunities in the government and nonprofit fields. Friday, October 29th, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

You may be eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). If your budget is tight, SNAP provides money that can help supplement your grocery budget for FREE.

The Diversity Initiatives Steering Committee (DISC) is currently seeking to fill an opening for one university-wide undergraduate student representative for the 2021-2022 academic year.

Any undergraduate student interested in contributing to Untold Magazine is invited to the General Interest Meeting.

Bailee Davis, Seif El-Fatairy, Karina Lara Isiordia and Drew Jackson won third place for their poster "Incarceration Rates by Race within U.S. Counties" in the Minnesota Economic Association (MEA) 2021 Undergraduate Paper Contest.

The Center for Academic Success and Achievement (CASA) provides two free tutoring programs for Hamline students.

Study Away can be for everyone -- no matter your major or the size of your wallet. The Global Engagement Center (GEC) works hard to help all students find a program that will fit their needs. Join GEC for programming this semester to help connect you to some great resources.

Hamline University has a number of food resources available to members of our community.

Through a Saint Paul city council internship and involvement in student organizations, Jessie Luévano ’22 is putting her political science and global studies majors to good use.

Clare Chambers ’24 spent her summer on Hamline's campus with other student-athletes, making new friends and sharing her love of sports with hundreds of potential future Pipers.

International business major Dammy Williams ’23 has immersed herself in opportunities at Hamline and her focus on the future has opened new doors.

In his first year as an assistant professor, Jamie Spaulding brought his expertise in forensic and investigative science to Hamline classrooms and secured new equipment for students.

Student Activities is excited to introduce students to Hamline's new student engagement platform: Presence. Visit Presence today, and begin your involvement journey at Hamline!

By earning a dual degree that combines a Master of Business Administration with a Master of Science in Business Analytics, Michael Kroenke ’21 and Justin Hockensmith ’21 are getting both business and analytics skills to get ahead of the game.

Maureen Erickson-Robertshaw ’22 wants to help rural Minnesota families navigate complex family situations. By finishing her bachelor’s degree in psychology online from Hamline University, she’s taking the first step toward that drea

With a Master in the Study of Law, Brian Tolkkinen ’21 can communicate more effectively with his company’s attorneys and bridge gaps between teams.

Mitchell Berg’s PhD in Management and Public Service is pushing his career—and the communities he serves—to new heights.

Communication studies major Mien Le ’23 describes the struggles of being an international student during Covid-19. Yet despite the struggles, she managed to make Hamline her home away from home.

'Guess What's Different', an essay collection by MFA alum Susan Triemert, has been acquired for publication by Malarkey Books and will be published in May of 2022.

Register for this free event: CWP Professor Sheila O'Connor in Conversation with Maggie O'Farrell. On Wednesday, November 3 at 12:00 p.m. Hosted by Ramsey County Library.

Political science professor Alina Oxendine chaired a panel and presented her latest research entitled “Covid-19, Race, and Inequality: Does the Wealth Gap Influence Pandemic Stress?”

The Under Review, the sports-themed literary journal co-founded by MFA alumni and CWP staffers Terry Horstman and Meghan Maloney-Vinz, has received its first Notable Mention in the Best American Essays.

Tom shares his insights and stories which highlight the timeless importance of people and culture.

The Miles Morland Foundation is pleased to announce the shortlist for the 2021 Morland Writing Scholarships.

Professor Shannon Scott's course, Wolves and Werewolves in History and Popular Culture, has been released by Audible Originals

'Cherry Season', an essay by associate professor of creative writing Katrina Vandenberg, has received a notable mention in Best American Essays 2021.

"‘Troubled girls’ are the true heroines of Anne Ursu’s new novel", writes Mary Quattlebaum of the Washington Post on the longtime MFAC faculty member's 'The Troubled Girls of Dragomir Academy.'

Nicole Nelson, Instructional Technology and Design Coordinator in the Center for Teaching and Learning, recently became a Canvas Certified Educator.

Criminal Justice professor Jillian Peterson gave invited keynote presentations at Grinnell College and Luther College last week about her newly released book, "The Violence Project: How to Stop a Mass Shooting Epidemic."

Book Week is the annual celebration of children’s books and authors organized at the University of Minnesota since 1941.  Eliot Schrefer is a New York Times-bestselling author, and has twice been a finalist for the National Book Award.

Studio Arts professor Allison Baker and members of The Institute for Aesthetic Advocacy art collective recently presented an invited talk at Lewis and Clark University on Art for Social Change.

The book cover for 'Carolina Moonset,' the first stand-alone novel from New York Times Best Selling author and current Hamline MFA student Matt Goldman has been revealed.

The Hamline Physics Department hosted two week-long summer camps for high school students, focusing on learning about renewable energy and innovation.

'Afternoon Tea with A & Phee', an article on WNBA stars A'ja Wilson and Napheese Collier by MFA alum and CWP staff member Terry Horstman, was recently published in the special WNBA issue of Flagrant Magazine.

Congratulations to MFAC alum Lily LaMotte `17! Her middle-grade graphic novel 'Measuring Up' was named as a finalist for the Washington State Book Award for Young Readers.

Congratulations to MFA alum Alice Grace Paige, whose lyric essay 'NECROFEMME' (written for Sun Yung Shin's class 'Piercing the Veil'), is part of an award-winning anthology.

Hamline alum Jackson Cobb `20 has received his first Broadway credit as Assistant Projection Designer on Keenan Scott II’s "Thoughts of a Colored Man."

Stacie Bosley was cited in a recent article published by Vox, entitled "$5 jewelry and an MLM conference gone wrong."

Professor Yali You was invited to direct the 2021 All-Conference Music Festival Orchestra in rehearsals and concert on September 28, 2021. The Festival Orchestra members are some of the best music students from 10 high schools in the Metro West Conference.

Professor Allison Baker (Studio Art) and alumnus Steven Pederson presented "Social Justice through Artistic Expression" at the Creative Impact workshop series presented by Taulatin Valley Creates.

Karen Kunc is exhibiting her series of relief prints in the Soeffker Gallery, September 30th - November 12th 2021.

Patty Born, assistant professor in Hamline's School of Education and Leadership, recently chaired a research symposium entitled "Children's Perspectives: Reading, Digital Environment, and Social Rules."

'Black Birds in the Sky: The Story and Legacy of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre' by MFAC faculty member Brandy Colbert has received several starred reviews by some of the most prestigious publications in the book world.

Studio Art Majors (Michael Finch, Emily McKenzie, and Cathryn Salis) and Prof Allison Baker participated in "Transformation Iron" an event with public sculptor James Brenner and The Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center

Victoria McCurdy is an MFA candidate in Creative Writing at Hamline University in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Her short story, “Duplex,” was the recipient of Minnesota Monthly‘s Tamarack Award

MFAC alum Lisa Riddiough earns starred review from Kirkus Reviews for her debut novel 'Elvis and the World as it Stands'.

Hamline received a two-year, $120,000 grant from the Minnesota Office of Higher Education. It will fund the Piper Academic Community (PAC) which will focus on fostering postsecondary attendance and retention in historically underrepresented college student populations.

Spanish professor Andrea Bell was interviewed on the bilingual podcast, "Tres Cuentos," for its current season on Spanish language science fiction.

Olivia Insisiengmay ’22 landed her dream internship with Northwestern Mutual —bringing her closer to her career goals—with help from the School of Business’ Career Mentor Program.

The U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board announced that Adjunct Professor and Center for Public Administration and Leadership Fellow Jeannie Fox has received a Fulbright Specialist Program award.

Dr. Laura Dougherty presented at the annual Association for Theatre in Higher Education (ATHE) conference, held remotely this year.

Senior Lecturer John-Mark Schlink's hybrid digital-relief print, "Un-title 3", was selected from Minot State University's Permanent Collection for an exhibition titled, "Faculties in Fine Arts" at the Walter Piehl Gallery.

A research case study by Curt Lund, faculty member in the department of digital media arts, has been published in M/C Journal of Media and Culture.

Professor Allison Baker (studio art) and studio art majors, Michael Finch, Janell Hammer, Emily McKenzie, and Andi Haus installed Prof Baker's new monumental public sculpture at Franconia Sculpture Park.

Professor of Education Letitia Basford published her workshop on “Covid-keepers."

This summer, student researchers got up close and personal with Hamline's Scanning Electron Microscope一an experience that both furthered physics research and gave the students a crash course in scientific problem-solving.

MFA alum Susan Triemert's flash essay 'Snowball,' was recently published by Anti-Heroin Chic. Anti-Heroin Chic is a collective journal of poetry, photography, art work, stories, essays, interviews and more.

MFAC faculty member Lisa Jahn-Clough's new book,  "The Kids Of Cattywampus Street," is available now.

MFAC faculty member Anne Ursu received the prestigious "starred review" from Kirkus Reviews for her forthcoming novel, "The Troubled Girls Of Dragomir Academy."

Assistant Professor Laura Dougherty and Hamline alumnus Jackson Cobb ’20 contributed to the new book "Undergraduate Research in Theatre: a Handbook" published by Routledge.

Professor Máel Embser-Herbert's book, "With Honor and Integrity: Transgender Troops in Their Own Words" (NYU Press, November 2021) is available for pre-order.

Professor Máel Embser-Herbert reviewed Josh Cerretti's book, "Abuses of the Erotic: Militarizing Sexuality in the Post-Cold War United States."

Professor Jillian Peterson and her collaborator James Densley have published a book titled, "How to Stop a Mass Shooting Epidemic." The book is available for preorder.

Linguist Amanda Montell discusses Associate Professor Stacie Bosley's research in her new book, entitled "Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism."

Eric Mathews's new short story, 'Peas,' has been published in the latest issue of Mistake House.

Gene Luen Yang won two Eisner Awards for his graphic novels Superman Smashes the Klan (Best Publication for Kids, and Best Adaptation from Another Medium) and one for Dragon Hoops (Best Publication for Teens).

Associate Professor and Creative Writing Program Director John Brandon's latest book "Ivory Shoals" received a glowing review from the New York Times.

Patty Born, School of Education and Leadership assistant professor, was part of a panel presentation on "Storytelling for Multispecies Compassion."

Professor Paul Bogard was quoted in the BBC article, "The argument for switching off lights at night."

Andreas Schramm, full professor in the School of Education and Leadership, presented at the 17th International Pragmatics Conference, Winterthur, Switzerland, held virtually this year.

Professor Paul Bogard's essay "Where are all the Wild Things, Daddy?" appeared in the Modern Love column of The New York Times on Father's Day.

Pam McDonald, adjunct instructor in the Gifted Certificate Program in the School of Education and Leadership was recently selected as a reviewer for Amazon.

Professor Alison Baker presented on a panel at the International Sculpture Center.

Professor Baker (Studio Arts) has a solo exhibition titled "Endophage" at the Center for Visual Arts in Wausau, WI.

Political Science Professor Alina Oxendine chaired a panel and presented her latest research titled “Covid-19 And Economic Inequality: Does The Wealth Gap Influence Pandemic Stress And Support For Government Intervention?”

Professor Suda Ishida (communication studies) gave a virtual presentation on “The Digital Democracy and Digital Inequality in Thailand” at an international conference hosted by USIU-Africa, Nairobi, Kenya on July 12.

The Hamline community is cordially invited to the exhibition "Alexey Brodovitch: Designer of the Avant-Garde" currently on display at The Museum of Russian Art in Minneapolis.

Stacie Bosley, associate professor of economics, presented at the first international conference to address consumer protection issues in multi-level marketing.

Creative Writing Program Department Chair John Brandon's newest novel, 'Ivory Shoals' (McSweeney's) will be released Tuesday, July 20, 2021. It received a great review in the Star Tribune.

Professor of Biology Irina Makarevitch recently published her manuscript investigating genetics of plant response to cold stress. Her former research students, Raenn Goering, Siri Larsen, James Whelan, and Jia Tan, co-authored the publication.

Sociology and Social Justice Professor Valerie Chepp's book "Speaking Truths: Young Adults, Identity, and Spoken Word Activism" is now available for pre-order.

Hamline School of Education and Leadership Assistant Professor Patty Born attended a summit on Best Practices for Environmental Education in Teacher Preparation.

On July 8, 2021, the School of Education's Maggie Struck and the CLA's Mike Reynolds presented on the development of Hamline University's distinctive partnership with Hamline Elementary at the Annual International Association of Lab Schools conference.

Vivian Johnson, Professor Emeritus, and Trish Harvey, Associate Professor, in the School of Education and Leadership, presented at the Higher Education Innovation Summit.

Patty Born, assistant professor in the School of Education presented a conference session entitled, "The impact of teacher discourse on children's relations with animals" at the International Society of Anthrozoology annual conference in June, held virtually this year.

Professor Jermaine Singleton recently presented “From Diversity and Inclusion to Workplace Equity: Queering Our Possibilities” in support of Dorsey & Whitney’s continuing legal education efforts.

Professor of Education Letitia Basford shared her paper that describes the multiple factors that cause people to flee a country-- from climate change to violence and persecution-- at the Global Conference on Education and Research.

Concision Poetry Journal was started in 2021 by MFA alumna Haley Lasché, an experimental poet looking to promote work that excites her.

Linnette Werner, Associate Dean in the College of Liberal Arts has been invited to be one of the International Leadership Association's Leadership Education Academy faculty at their meeting in early August.

Hamline University chemistry major Lue Her ‘22 won a student presenter award at the American Chemistry Society (ACS) 2021 Great Lakes and Central Regional combined meeting (GRLM 2021).

Hamline University creative writing program lecturer Richard Pelster-Wiebe is one of four Minnesota artists selected to receive the 2021 McKnight Fellowships for Media Artists.

Josh Sedarski (‘24, Physics), Maddie Sowinski (‘23, Applied Physics), and Dr. Lifeng Dong will present their project, “Increased Sensitivity for Lead Detection in Drinking Water Using Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy,” at the virtual National Student Design Expo which runs from June 21 to 25, 2021.

MFA alum Chasity Gunn has been named a 2021 Poet Laureate Fellow by the American Academy of Poets.

Hamline University MFA alum Alice Paige has published a short story titled "The Mirror" with Luna Station Quarterly.

The GEC's Kate Meyer has been selected to talk to the field of Education Abroad on the topic of Equitable and Affordable Study Abroad programing at the International Educator's (NAFSA) Regulatory Summit with US Dept. of Education and Veterans Affairs officials in early August, and on an interactive panel discussion with education abroad colleagues on July 21st.

Kaia Sherburne received the "Rising Star" award from the MN Association for College Admission Counselors (MACAC) for 2021.

English Professor David Hudson presented at the 2021 National Conference of the Popular Culture Association/American Culture Association.

Chemistry major Lue Her gave an oral presentation about his research in plasma chemistry with Dr. Urvashi Gangal at the 2021 ACS Great Lakes Regional Meeting.

Betsy Parrish, professor in the School of Education and Leadership, presented at the National Conference of Teachers of English in San Jose, Costa Rica in May.

Professor and Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning Letitia Basford's "COVID Keepers," or learnings from educating during the pandemic, were shared in the teaching blog by Beth McMurtrie who writes for The Chronicle of Higher Education.

With a Master in the Study of Law, Brian Tolkkinen ’21 can communicate more effectively with his company’s attorneys and bridge gaps between teams.

Senior Lecturer in the Biology Department Kathy Burleson presented the workshop "Modeling the Nervous System: An Active Learning Project" at the Human Anatomy and Physiology (HAPS) 2021 Annual Conference.

Sofía Pacheco-Forés, the newest member of Hamline's Anthropology Department, is a coauthor on a new paper in the Journal of Archaeological Science.

The Center for Justice and Law’s Birth Behind Bars conference gathered hundreds from around the world to share stories of justice-impacted parenthood and to discuss advocacy and solutions.

Dreamsong is a new multidisciplinary arts venue and commercial gallery situated on a small compound in Northeast Minneapolis. Professor Alison Baker's work will be part of the inaugural exhibition "A Glitter of Seas" which explores maternity through painting, drawing, sculpture, photography and video by contemporary female artists.

Toggle Magazine interviewed University Librarian and Chief Information Officer Terry Metz.

Hamline School of Business Senior Lecturer in Management Peggy Andrews presented on 'Changemaking in the MBA Classroom."

Hamline School of Education Administrative Licensure alumnus and current graduate student Salma Hussein has been awarded a 2021 Bush Fellowship.

Psychology Professor Serena King and psychology research students Sarah Sawyer, Janie Schwartz, and Hannah Moore will present their work at the Association for Psychological Science International Virtual Conference in May.

Dr. Erik Asp, assistant professor of psychology, delivered the Allport keynote address at St. Olaf College on May 4, 2021.

President Miller recognized the hard work and dedication of our faculty and staff members in a video presentation.

Ashley Robinson ’21 and Professor Martínez-Vaz’s research was recently featured in ASBMB Today, the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology's official member magazine.

Jerry Artz presented “Occupational Telemedicine for Pinch Strength Testing: A Pilot Study of Methods for At-Home Measurement" at the national April meeting of the American Physical Society.

The winners of the 2021 Minnesota Book Awards were announced Thursday, April 29, 2021 at the 33rd Annual Celebration put on by The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library. Members of Hamline's creative writing community took home two of the night's big awards.

Chemistry major Lue Her's research poster was accepted for a live session at the technical program of the ACS National Spring Meet 2021, April 5-30.

Twenty-two undergraduate students from Hamline participated in the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) in April 2021.

Professor Allison Baker (Studio Art and Art History) was recently recognized by Hamline Undergraduate Student Congress (HUSC).

Professors Sarah Greenman and Valerie Chepp presented "High-Impact Educational Practices: Leveling the Playing Field or Perpetuating Inequity?"

The Dean of Students Office is pleased to announce that there are four undergraduate recipients of the 2021 John Wesley Leadership and Service Award.

Andy Rundquist, professor of physics and associate dean in Hamline University's College of Liberal Arts, will be the first editor-in-chief of Physics CourseSource.

School of Education professor Karen Moroz will present virtually at the Lilly Conference.

Associate Professor of English Paul Bogard spoke with WCCO-TV's Midmorning show about his children's book "What If Night?"

Professor Ken Fox presented "The Great Pause -- One Year Later," examining the impact of the pandemic on the work of conflict professionals.

HSE faculty and staff recently presented at the TESOL International Convention & English Language Expo, held virtually March 24-27.

Professor Binnur Ozkececi-Taner served as both the chair and discussant of the panel, titled "Domestic Actors, Domestic Factors, and Foreign Policy Decisions," at the International Studies Association (Virtual) Annual Convention.

Angela Pelster-Wiebe, a professor who teaches nonfiction writing in the Creative Writing Program, is one of four Minnesotans to receive a 2021 McKnight Artist Fellowship for Writers Loft Award for Creative Prose.

In this heartfelt middle school drama, Hannah's schemes for throwing her own bat mitzvah unleash family secrets, create rivalries with best friends, and ultimately teach Hannah what being Jewish is all about.

Marcela Kostihova, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Professor of English, presented her work at the 49th Shakespeare Association of America international conference.

There is no bigger issue in Minnesota – or for that matter, the United States – than police reform. Now, a Hamline associate professor has an opportunity to have a significant say in how Minnesota law enforcement officers are trained.

Criminal Justice professor Gina Erickson testified at the Minnesota House of Representatives Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Finance and Policy Committee and at the Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee in support of a bill to reform data collection at the POST Board.

Biology Professor Betsy Martinez-Vaz, Ashley Robinson '21, and colleagues from the University of Minnesota recently published an article in the journal Applied and Environmental Microbiology titled: "Filling in the Gaps in Metformin Biodegradation: A New Enzyme and a Metabolic Pathway for Guanylurea."

Dr. Wallace (“Wally”) Swan spoke on a panel entitled “COVID-19 and Implications for the LGBTQ+ Community” and will speak at a number of additional conferences in the next few months.

Prof. Keefe and Public Health students Sydney Preston, Parisa Rouzegar, and Raniya Yiman presented their research paper "Campus Basic Needs during Covid-19: Perspectives from Students Participating in Photovoice Focus Groups."

Neuroscience Professor Bridget Jacques-Fricke, Kendra Yoder '22, and collaborators at the University of Minnesota recently published an article, "Profiling NSD3-dependent neural crest gene expression reveals known and novel candidate regulatory factors" in the journal Developmental Biology.

'Ivory Shoals' the newest book by CWP department chair John Brandon is now available for pre-order. This is Brandon's fifth novel, and sixth book, to be published by McSweeney's. It will be released Summer, 2021.

Mathematics and Computational Data Science visiting lecturer Dr. Craig Erickson gave an invited presentation on "Restricted Power Domination" at the 52nd Southeastern International Conference on Combinatorics, Graph Theory & Computing on Tuesday, March 9, 2021.

Professor Dave Davies and his digital anthropology class recently gave a tour of their Minecraft learning space to WCCO reporter John Lauritsen.

Professor Amanda Furiasse won a grant from Sacred Writes, Public Scholarship on Religion. The grant will finance the start up costs of a new research project, the Religion, Art, and Technology Lab, which examines the relationship between religion and technology from the perspective of aesthetics.

Professor Allison Baker (studio arts and art history) has work included in the Wheaton College art show, Wheaton Biennial_final_final_FINAL.

Dr. Gina Erickson testified on behalf of the Minnesota Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Finance and Policy Committee for a bill that would expand the MN POST Board's database to include certain private police officer data (such as use of force or officer complaints).

John-Mark Schlink, Dept. of Studio Arts and Art History, was selected to exhibit his print titled, Construction 2 in the 41st National Print Exhibition at Artlink in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Hamline University's Campus Food Access VISTA Sophia Brown will be co-facilitating the SNAP for Students Statewide Coalition. This coalition brings colleges and universities across Minnesota together to share information and resources about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Professor Andrew Wykes has been awarded a 2021 Creative Support for Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board.

Professor Aida Audeh, Chair of the Department of Studio Arts and Art History and Administrative Head of Arts, Media, and Culture, presented her research "Vincent van Gogh's New Renaissance of the Arts: Discovery and Recreation of a Utopian Past."

Dr. Alina Oxendine is currently chairing an international committee evaluating books for two major awards (the David O. Sears Award and the Alexander L. George Award) for the International Society of Political Psychology (ISPP).

Dr. Laura Dougherty was invited to speak at this year's virtual meeting of the Mid-America Theatre Conference (MATC).

Creative Writing Program Adjunct Professor Brian Malloy’s new novel "After Francesco" (available May 25, 2021) is a featured Publishers Marketplace Buzz Book for 2021! Buzz Books 2021 presents an insider’s look at the buzziest books due out this spring season.

On March 3, Natalie Darwitz, coach of the Hamline University women's hockey team, scored another recognition for her many accomplishments on the ice when she was inducted into the Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame with the class of 2020.

Criminal Justice Professors Jillian Peterson and Gina Erickson recently published a study in JAMA Network Open looking at the relationship between armed officers in schools and the number of casualties in school shootings.

School of Education professors, Trish Harvey and Karen Moroz, presented at the 2021 AILACTE Conference on the importance of building social presence in online learning environments.

Dr. Linnette Werner’s new book "Teaching from the Emerging Now" establishes the role of emergent teaching as a critical pedagogy for our time in leadership classrooms and beyond.

Professor Keefe was invited to join a Minnesota Office of Higher Education Public Engagement call on "The Impact of Housing and Food Insecurity on Students" as a featured panelists with Parisa Rouzegar (Public Health and Sociology Major), and An Bernier Garagiola (HU Alum '19).

The Minnesota Office of Higher Education invited Keefe, Cadieux, and England to present at their yearly grantee Intervention for College Attendance program. This grant program is for the specific purpose of preparing underserved middle and high school students for college; many of the grantees are nonprofit organizations, school districts, and colleges that host a summer bridge or upward bound program.

Professor Baker (Studio Art and Art History) has an exhibit of new work in a solo show at Random Access at Syracuse University.

Criminal Justice Professors Jillian Peterson and Gina Erickson published a new article in JAMA looking at the presence of an armed officer and casualty rates in 133 school shootings.

Congratulations to MALEd graduate, Syra Yang, on her upcoming publication: "and, sometimes growing feels like losing..."

The new Marketing Analytics Clinic from the School of Business signed AmeriSave’s wholesale mortgage division as its first client.

Religion Prof. Mark Berkson's article, "A Confucian Defense of Shame: Morality, Self-Cultivation, and the Dangers of Shamelessness," was published in the peer-reviewed journal Religions.

Hamline School of Education received $16,325 to increase the accessibility of the university’s Minnesota Educational Equity Edcamp, an unconventional conference that provides opportunities for teachers, administrators, community members and equity-focused leaders to learn from and network with others who are passionate about education equity and justice.

Hamline’s Master of Public Administration helped Sack Thongvanh MPA ’06 figure out his career path—which, in turn, opened doors to driving change in Minnesota communities.

Davu Seru ’07 teaches English courses at Hamline and maintains a successful career as a musician and composer.

Faculty and alumni from Hamline University’s Master of Fine Arts in Writing for Children and Young Adults (MFAC) program had a productive and successful 2020, including major awards for two faculty members.

Hamline alumna Monica Meyer, Executive Director of OutFront Minnesota (Class of '91) has been appointmented to the Governor's Executive Council for the Young Women’s Initiative and the Aaisha Abdullahi (Class of '20) has been appointed to the Young Women’s Cabinet.

Patsy Egan, director of the program for Adult Basic Education Teaching and Learning Systems (ATLAS) in the Hamline School of Education and colleague Erin Cary, Lyndale Neighborhood Association and Hamline graduate, published a reflection piece in the most recent Coalition on Adult Basic Education journal.

Assistant Professor and Director of Hamline's Master of Arts in Environmental Education, Dr.Patty Born has been appointed by St Paul Mayor Melvin Carter to serve on the Mayor's Climate Justice Advisory Board.

Kris Deffenbacher, professor of English, published "Why Racially Diverse British Costume Dramas Matter" in PopMatters.

Mark Berkson, professor of religion, had an article on American and Islamic conceptions of religious freedom published in American Muslim Today.

A new anthology edited by Hamline students Emma Harrington ’22 and Abby Doty ’21 and recent grad Madelaine Formica ’20 captures the unique challenges of coming of age in a pandemic and beyond.