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Dear Colleagues, 


I am excited to share that Evelyn De Jesus-Quiles will transition into the role of Assistant Dean of Finance, Administration and Facilities, as she succeeds Jackie Novak, who has moved on to an exciting new opportunity. We are grateful for Jackie’s service and wish her the very best.  


Since joining CHSS in 2022, after several years of service to the former College of Education and Human Services, Evelyn has played a central role in strengthening our administrative and operational functions. In her current role as Director of Operations and Administrative Affairs, Evelyn has overseen academic department operations, guided staff development, implemented processes to improve efficiency, and supported budgetary, facilities, and personnel efforts across the entire College. 


Given her current responsibilities and the scope of this new position, this transition will ensure strong continuity in the budget, finance and administrative areas that are essential to our day-to-day operation. Evelyn’s experience, institutional knowledge and leadership within the College make her well-prepared to step into this new role.


I have enjoyed working with Evelyn and have come to appreciate her insight, her problem-solving skills, and her sense of ownership. She cultivates a culture of accountability and high expectations that shine through any project she is involved with. I am confident that Evelyn will excel in this new position and expand her contributions to CHSS.


Please join me in congratulating Evelyn and supporting her in this new role.


See you all at commencement tomorrow,


Fatma

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Continuing a years-old outreach tradition, the Italian Program hosted two Italian high school classes from Watchung Hills Regional High School.


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Learning Beyond the Classroom: Students Engage with Indigenous Communities in Wisconsin

Through conversations with community members, visits to culturally significant sites and time spent observing environmental and cultural practices, a student and faculty trip offered a deeper understanding of Indigenous approaches to community, land and justice.


CHSS Faculty in the News

Jason Abbott (Political Science and Law) published “The Paradox of Oil Security: Why Every War Becomes an Oil Crisis, and How to Escape It” in Resilience.org and What a War Game Already Told Us About Iran in Just Security.

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Antonella Calarota-Ninman (Center for Latino Heritage and Spanish Language Excellence) completed the six-month ENLACE Mid-Level Leadership Program through HACU (Hispanic Association for Colleges and Universities). 


The Global Center on Human Trafficking represented the University at the Global Crossroads Symposium. The event brought together leaders from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), New Jersey State Police (NJSP) and 800-GAMBLER.


The Coccia Institute for the Italian Experience in America hosted its 23rd Annual Scholarships and Awards Ceremony at the Feliciano School of Business. In attendance with the student winners were Interim Provost Fatma Mili, Gina Miele (World Languages and Cultures), Mark Rotella (director, Coccia Institute), Elisa Coccia and Joseph Coccia Jr. and Bill Columbo (Italian Club of Four Seasons).

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