Professor Jim Kodera studies Buddhism and Christianity in South and East Asia
Professor Jim Kodera was the first Episcopalian faculty member to arrive and work in Wellesley College’s department of religion and…
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Professor Catia Confortini studies peace and justice through lens of feminism
Academically inclined from a young age, Peace and Justice Studies professor Catia Confortini cites her Catholic upbringing as one of…
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Professor Monica Higgins brings passion for groundwater quality to Wellesley
Equipped with a passion for hands-on science from an early age, Professor Monica Higgins of the environmental studies department once…
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Professor Kate Gilhuly pursues interest in literature through research in classics
Armed since childhood with an insatiable love for literature, Professor Kate Gilhuly of the classics department dreamt of writing her…
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Professor Guy Rogers develops lifelong interest in Alexander the Great
Professor Guy Rogers, who teaches history and classical studies, first encountered stories of Alexander the Great when his mother took…
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Professor Mata combines love of literature with commitment to gender equity
As a member of the women’s and gender studies (WGST) department at Wellesley, Associate Professor Irene Mata brings her background…
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Professor Nadya Hajj gives voice to Middle Eastern refugees
Assistant Professor of Peace and Justice Studies Nadya Hajj had her heart, mind and research goals set on refugees from…
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Professor Connie Bauman bridges the gap between sports and medicine in the classroom
With the world of physical education at her fingertips and a passion for enacting change, physical education Professor Connie Bauman…
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Lab instructor Ginny Quinan incorporates hands-on learning in her teaching approach
Lab instructor Ginny Quinan has a deep interest in enriching her students’ academic experiences with hands-on-learning. At the moment, Quinan…
Read MoreProfessor Pinar Keskin studies the intersection of environmental challenges, gender and economics
A crystal bowl of Dove chocolate sits atop Professor of economics Pinar Keskin’s desk as she energetically spins around in…
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