Greetings from Dean Couture

THANK YOU! Thank you to the dozens of you who took time to convey your thoughts about the first issue of ask. magazine and to suggest ideas for this, our second issue. Your letters and e-mails have sparked the dialogue that I dreamed of facilitating among alumni and supporters of the College of Liberal Arts at Washington State University—the beginning of a warm and productive relationship.

Communicating the goals of our college, as they parallel and enhance University initiatives, highlighting the excellent research of our faculty and students, and bringing to life the accomplishments of the individuals in this college and its alumni are rewarding efforts. It is my hope that you will spend some time with this issue and that you indeed will sense your own connection to the stories and individuals highlighted within these pages.

Our focus on the puzzles of race and gender gets at the heart of issues that scholars and students of the liberal arts face dead on with wisdom, intellect, and a love for truth. We look forward to hearing your thoughts about what you read here and also hope that you will tell us what you would like to see in our next issue. With your help, ask. magazine will keep our community connected with a sense of forward movement and purpose in support of research, scholarship, and teaching in the liberal arts.

Regards,

Barbara Couture
Dean