Myriad Magazine

Myriad is a fitting title for the magazine produced each year by the American Studies department. American Studies is one of the most vibrant and inclusive disciplines, bringing together a wide range of fields including history, literature, sociology, anthropology, ethnic studies, and feminist studies. As a national leader the program is known for drawing together open-minded and innovative scholars and encompassing myriad methods, histories, and cultures.

Chair’s Message

• From The Chair

  09/09/08

Faculty Profile

• Remembering Roland A. Delattre

  The late professor was not your typical American studies academic

  By David D. Hall

  09/11/08

• David Noble on His Career

  "I think of teaching as a kind of jazz performance..."

  Q&A with Kate Tyler

  09/11/08

• Professor Carol Miller to Retire

  "She routinely draws students into the palm of her hand..."

  by Riv Ellen Prell

  09/09/08

Faculty Voices

• Reflections on Teaching The United States Since September 11th

  by Roderick Ferguson, Associate Professor

  09/11/08

Graduate Voices

• Transforming Teaching in a Digital Age

  Alumna Sharon Leon uses technology to engage young history students

  Sharon M. Leon, Ph.D. ’04

  09/11/08

• Travel Writing and American Ideas of Mexico

  Grad student Jason Ruiz examines early travel discourse

  By Jason Ruiz, Ph.D. ’08

  09/11/08

In the Forefront

• News of our American Studies community

  09/11/08