There is an excitement that comes from being in a classroom whether it's an elementary language course or a graduate level seminar. That includes renovation, focusing on what the LRC s mission is, seeing how the mission connects to what's going on in the academic units and seeing what kind of role the LRC can play in the greater University community. I'd like the LRC to be a magnet for undergraduate students and faculty. I want us to address the really exciting things about language and culture. How can people's research interests connect to the LRC so that our focus is not just on pedagogy or on the fundamentals of language but also is on wider cultural interests.
Technology is an exciting way to access all the content that's out there in the world.
Additional goals are to promote the Center so other people realize what is here, the wonderful projects already underway, to build connections with other people who are interested in similar projects, and to see us improve communication with all of the other offices and departments across campus. But with the help of inspiring work at Michigan and a group, based in Plymouth, of other young people who have lost spouses and partners, I ve been able to survive. I think that's part of my personality now. Over the last two years I've begun to form a new life. Also, I have three dogs.