2/1/05, On the Front Page - Almanac, Vol. 51, No. 19

On the Front Page: February 1, 2005

S. Davidson

Deputy Dean at SEAS: Susan Davidson
Dr. Susan B. Davidson, the George A. Weiss Professor of Computer and Information Science, has replaced Dr. Vijay Kumar, UPS Professor of Transportation in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics, as Deputy Dean of the School of Engineering effective January 1, 2005.

M. Harris

Associate Vice President in EVP’s Office:
Michael Harris
Michael E. Harris has been appointed associate vice president in the Office of the Executive Vice President. He assumes his new position today.Mr. Harris will work closely with Executive Vice President Craig Carnaroli in overseeing all EVP administrative activities.

K. Beckman

Jaffe Assistant Professor of Film Studies:
Karen Beckman
Film and feminist theory scholar Dr. Karen Beckman has been appointed the inaugural Elliot and Roslyn Jaffe Assistant Professor of Film Studies in SAS. Dr. Beckman joined the faculty this academic year from the University of Rochester.