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Rhodes’ VP of Student Life Chosen for Highly Selective Pahara-Aspen Education Fellowship
Dr. Russell Wigginton, vice president of student life and dean of students at Rhodes, is one of 25 leaders nationwide recently named a Fall 2018 Pahara-Aspen Education Fellow by the Pahara and Aspen Institutes.
Dr. Tyler Lefevor to be Published in The Counseling Psychologist Alongside Alexis Franklin ’18 & William-Michael Stone ’19

Tyler Lefevor, a counselor-presenter-researcher and assistant professor of psychology at Rhodes will have research published in an upcoming issue of The Counseling Psychologist. Titled “Initial Distress and Therapeutic Outcomes Among Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming People of Color,” it is co-authored by Rhodes alum Alexis Franklin ’18 and student William-Michael Stone ’19.

Prof. Jonathan Judaken Publishes on Anti-Semitism in American Historical Review
The October 2018 issue features a roundtable of seven essays on “Rethinking Anti-Semitism” edited by Prof. Judaken, who is the Spence L. Wilson Chair in the Humanities at Rhodes.
Prof. Stephen Haynes to Sign Newest Book on Theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Open to the public, the event is 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at Novel bookstore located at 387 Perkins Ext.
Faculty Expert: Prof. Kelly Weeks Breaks Down Differences Among Generations in the Workplace
She has been conducting research on generational differences—from Traditionalists to Millennials—in the workplace that could help managers as they design jobs, recruit employees, and foster career development.
Dr. Joy Brooke Fairfield Stars in LIZZIE: The Musical with New Moon Theatre Company

Dr. Joy Brooke Fairfield, assistant professor of theatre, stars in the ensemble cast of LIZZIE: The Musical with New Moon Theatre Company through Oct. 28. 

The rock musical is based off the story of Lizzie Borden, a woman accused of the brutal axe murders of her father and stepmother in Massachusetts in the late 1800s. Borden, who was the prime suspect in the murders, was tried in the case, which gained national media attention, and was eventually acquitted. 

Q&A: Meet Mikayla Woodward, Rhodes’ New Student Activities Coordinator
Rhodes' new student activities coordinator, Mikayla Woodward, grew up in a small town in central Illinois. While attending undergrad at North Central College in Napierville, Illinois, where she went to play women’s golf, she found her niche in student activities.
Rhodes Hosts Toiletry Drive to Support Survivors of Domestic Violence

To mark the national observation of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Rhodes Title IX Board is holding a toiletry drive on campus and tabling in the Rat to spread awareness and show support for survivors of domestic violence. 

Saxophone Legend Charles Lloyd Talks About His Music Career on Campus

Rhodes’ Mike Curb Institute for Music recently hosted jazz saxophone legend and Memphis native Charles Lloyd to discuss his career in music. In addition to Rhodes students, the event was attended by Cordova High School’s music students and members of the White Station High School band program.

Rhodes to Recognize 2018 Distinguished Alumni
Annual awards will be presented at Rhodes’ Alumni Convocation on Oct. 20 during Homecoming/Reunion Weekend. Dr. Herbert H. Hill from the Class of 1967 will receive the Distinguished Alumni Award, and Dr. Coby V. Smith from the Class of 1968 will receive the Black Student Association’s Distinguished Alumni Award.