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New Arrivals
By Julia Pratt ’09
STAFF WRITER

Last spring, the Sweet Briar community bid a fond farewell not only to the talented class of 2006 but also to a number of our exceptional faculty. Some went on to retirement or other universities, others will be returning to us after year-long sabbaticals. Regardless, there are roles to be filled on our close-knit campus, a continuing challenge for the Dean’s Office.

Since the March farewell issue of the Voice, we have had additional vacancies among the faculty. Notably, the head of our government department, Professor Key, left Sweet Briar over the summer. The Dean’s Office has informed us that Professor Key will be replaced by Dr. Spencer Bakich of James Madison and UVA. “[Dr. Bakich] comes with some rich experiences related to international conflicts that should be quite relevant to contemporary issues,” Green reported in an online interview. “We are also welcoming a number of new faculty members . . .who will be full-time.” Our newest additions, including their roles and alma maters were announced at the 2006 Convocation Ceremony. For those who missed it, look for these new faces around campus and in the classroom. They are sure to contribute to the richness and diversity of thought present here at SBC.

New Professors

Frank Archer
Visiting Professor of Music
B.A. Hampden-Sydney College
M.M. Westminster Choir College

Spender D. Backich
Visiting Assistant Professor of Government and International Affairs
B.A. James Madison University
M.A., Ph.D. University of Virginia

Press Barnhill
Adjunct Professor of Economics
B.S.I.E. University of Massachusetts
M.B.A. Rider University
D.B.A. Nova Southeastern University

James Durand
Associate Professor and Director of the Engineering Program
B.S. University of Illinois
M.S., M.S.M.E. Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Ph.D. University of Pennsylvania

Daniel Gotlieb
Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.S. Yale University
Ph.D. University of Pennsylvannia

LeAnn James
Adjunct Instructor of Education
B.M.E, University of Kansas
M.Ed. University of Virginia

Kimberly Morse Jones
Adjunct Professor of Art History
B.A. Brigham Young University
M.A., Ph.D. University of Reading, England

Geoffrey Kershner
Adjunct Instructor of Theater
B.F.A. University of the Arts
M.F.A. Florida State University

Hillary London
Lecturer in Physical Education & Athletics
B.A. Union College
M.B.A. Salve Regina University

Sarah Mabey
Assistant Professor of Biology
B.A. Bryn Mawr College
M.S. University of Maryland
Ph.D. University of Southern Mississippi

Glenn Moody
Riding Fellow
A.A. Richard Bland College of the College of William and Mary

Joseph Nigro
Director of the Chamber Orchestra and Instructor of Music
B.M. Manhattan School of Music
Jane M. Owens
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
B.S. William smith College
Ph.D. University of Illinois

Sandra Salido
Adjunct Instructor of Chemistry
Ph.D. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Dorsa Sanadgol
Assistant Professor of Physics and Engineering
B.S. Amir Kabir University of Technology
M.S. Iran University of Science and Technology
M.E., Ph.D. University of Virginia

Virginia Schweninger
Adjunct Instructor of Music
B.F.A. Stephens College

Fulbright Scholars

Xi Wang
Chinese Instructor
B.A., M.A. Tianjin Foreign Studies University

Hafsa Zaghmount
Arabic Instructor
B.A. Qatar University