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Jun 9, 2011

Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty: Clifford Griffin

Clifford Griffin, associate professor of political science in the School of Public and International Affairs, is an expert on Haitian and Caribbean politics and development. 

Jun 9, 2011

Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty: Nora Haeen

Associate Professor of Anthropology Nora Haenn looks at Mexican migration to the United States. She focuses her research on those who stay behind. 

Jun 9, 2011

Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty: Scott Fitzpatrick

Meet Scott Fitzpatrick, associate professor of archaeology in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology. Fitzpatrick, who has researched the phenomenon of very large stone "money" on Palau, focuses on island archaeology, maritime adaptations, and the evolution of complex societies. 

Jun 9, 2011

CHASS Faculty — Joan Pennell

Professor of Social Work Joan Pennell directs the Center for Family and Community Engagement. Pennell is an internationally recognized expert in her field, having spent more than 30 years building knowledge about how countries, state, counties, cities and schools can address the dynamics of family violence and the needs of children in these homes. 

Nov 5, 2010

Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty: John Kessel

John Kessel is a professor of creative writing and American literature. A winner of the Nebula Award, the Theodore Sturgeon Award, the Locus Award, the Shirley Jackson Award, and the James Tiptree, Jr. Award, Kessel has taught at NCSU since 1982, and helped organize and served as the first director of the university's Master of Fine Arts program in creative writing. 

Aug 31, 2010

Humanities and Social Sciences Alumni: Anita Watkins

Anita Watkins (Political Science and Spanish, ’94) always envisioned herself at law school after graduating. An internship helped her realize she had a special interest in public policy. Watkins, who now serves as the Vice President for Government Affairs for the University of North Carolina system, credits study within the humanities as a unique and essential part of education. 

Aug 26, 2010

Humanities and Social Sciences Alumni: Lianne Gonsalves

When pre-medical student Lianne Gonsalves (International Studies and Biological Sciences, ’10) ventured into Humanities and Social Sciences her freshman year, she fell in love and decided to stay. In the college, Gonsalves saw innumerable opportunities to explore the world through the International Studies program’s various study abroad offerings. 

Aug 23, 2010

Humanities and Social Sciences Alumni: Benny Suggs

Ralph "Benny" E. Suggs (Psy '69), Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy (ret.) and general manager of the Harley Owners Group (HOG) and Rider Services at Harley-Davidson Motor Co., is now executive director of the NC State Alumni Association. Suggs was the CHASS 2006 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year. He has also served on the General Hugh Shelton Leadership Initiative Board of Advisors at the university for the past eight years. 

Aug 23, 2010

Humanities and Social Sciences Alumni: Burley Mitchell

Burley Mitchell (Political Science, ’66), a former Chief Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court, has used what he learned in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences throughout his illustrious career. But in Mitchell’s opinion, Humanities and Social Sciences doesn't just prepare you for a career — it also prepares you for citizenship 

Aug 23, 2010

Humanities and Social Sciences Alumni: John Cooper Elias

John Cooper Elias (Communication, 2009) served as Agromeck editor and as president of the Student Wolfpack Club when he was a student at NC State. He went on to work full-time as an intern with the Wolfpack Club, coordinating marketing strategies for the Carolina Hurricanes, and overseeing the Hillsborough Street location of his family's fair-trade store, Sugar Magnolia. Elias believes his Humanities and Social Sciences degree prepared him for success in multiple areas.