New Books Published by St. John’s
Faculty
Presented by the Institute for
Writing Studies and the University Libraries.
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April 17, 2008
Dear Colleagues:
On behalf of the Institute for Writing Studies and the
University Libraries, in conjunction with the Office of the Provost
and the Center for Teaching and Learning, we welcome you to the
11th annual faculty book reception. These books, published since
March 2007, are a testament to the exciting creativity of our
University faculty and their dedication to scholarly inquiry.
Faculty scholarship is the intellectual core of our
institution.
Our mission statement opens by emphasizing a commitment to
scholarly research, imaginative methodology, rigorous standards and
the innovative application of knowledge. All of these are evident
in the wave of books published every year by an
exceptional faculty.
The work of teaching is directly connected to scholarship;
innovative research spills back into the classroom and our students
further inspire us to pursue the challenging work of scholarly
engagement. Such a commitment is evident throughout the
University, as this year’s authors range from faculty teaching in
the core to those working with graduate students.
Ours is a thriving community of active authors and scholars who
labor throughout the year to bring the vision of their research to
students, colleagues and the wider public. Today we honor the
accomplishments of these dedicated faculty and their role in
enhancing the reputation of the University.
Derek Owens
Director, Institute for Writing Studies
Blythe Roveland-Brenton
University Archivist and Associate University Librarian for
Collections