TGS Dean Wachtel Welcomes Students
The Dean of The Graduate School, Andrew B. Wachtel welcomes new and continuing students to what promises to be an exciting, innovative 2008-2009 academic year.  For the complete welcome, please visit our Dean's Message page. 

One Book One Northwestern Public Lectures Continue
This year's One Book One Northwestern selection is The Reluctant Mr. Darwin: An Intimate Portrait of Charles Darwin and the Making of His Theory of Evolution by David Quammen. One Book One Northwestern is a series of lectures presented by scholars with national and international reputations in the study of Charles Darwin, the science of evolution, and the history and philosophy of science. The goal of the lecture series is to educate the public and the university community about the science of evolution and the continued impact of Charles Darwin's research on modern society. The lectures are co-sponsored by the Office of the President and the Interdisciplinary Committee on Evolutionary Processes, and are open to the public as well as Northwestern faculty, students, and staff. Please see the One Book One Northwestern Web site for more details.

TGS Announces Four New Academic Programs
The Graduate School is proud to announce the creation of four new academic programs at TGS for the 2008-2009 academic year: a certificate Program in Language, Music and Communication; a doctoral program in Plant Biology and Conservation; a doctoral program in Screen Cultures; and a joint doctoral program in Physical Therapy & Engineering. These four programs were formally approved by the Graduate Faculty on June 13, 2008, and represent TGS' continued efforts to enhance Northwestern's reputation for innovative interdisciplinary research and creative practice. Read more about these new programs in the July issue of TGS E-News.

Department of Philosophy
Emilie Prattico

Emilie Prattico, a student in the Department of Philosophy, examines the problems raised by relying on experts in democratic decision-making. With reference to Habermas’s theory of deliberative politics, she elucidates the precise nature of these problems, showing that the self-government of citizens is sometimes thwarted when experts are given predominant roles in certain areas of politics. She argues, thanks to a close analysis of the different kinds political issues, that these problems can be solved while accommodating the contributions of experts.  For more information, please visit Department of Philosophy.