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Faculty Chair's Welcome

Welcome to the College of Cultural and Community Studies (CCS)! Founded in 1972, CCS was Northwestern University (NU)'s first residential college. Our residents include students from around the world with a broad range of academic interests from different schools across campus, with majors in neuroscience, social policy, global health, gender studies, applied mathematics, neuroscience, biomedical engineering, French, Spanish, chemistry, computer science, psychology, political science, and many others. Drawing on the heterogeneity of our histories, lived experiences, and academic interests, I am excited to affirm the theme that binds us: cultural and community studies.

As Faculty Chair, my goal is to help create and support CCS activities that are vibrant, meaningful, and fun. As an Associate Professor of Instruction in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese, I serve as a resource for students with questions about the WCAS language requirement and opportunities for study abroad in all fields. My work as Faculty Chair is done in concert with the Executive Board and residents, Faculty and Graduate Student Fellows, and the college staff. I cherish the expertise and support of the Associate Chair and the Assistant Chair.

Many of our activities revolve around culturally diverse meals or treats. Our calendar includes formal presentations and fireside talks with members of the Chicago and campus community on historical vignettes, contemporary issues, and undergraduate research experiences; informal discussions with faculty discussing their research or personal interests; and trips to neighborhoods and cultural experiences based on the rich traditions that inform the city of Chicago and beyond.

The Executive Board plans philanthropic and leisure activities, and we enthusiastically invite you to become involved. We host stress-reducing activities, such as Mahjong game nights, Mario Brothers competitions, and DIY and faculty led cooking sessions that celebrate our individuality and our common interests. As CCSers, we work together to build community by affirming cultural and community engagement in dynamic and creative ways.

 

College Of Cultural And Community Studies Fellows And Graduate Associates

Name	Position	Department
Nancy Anderson	Associate Director, Residential Colleges	Office of Residential Experience
Jaime Dominguez	Associate Professor of Instruction	Political Science
Jingjing Ji	Associate Professor of Instruction	Asian Languages and Cultures
Maria Reyes Moran	Associate Professor of Instruction	Spanish & Portuguese
SonBinh Nguyen	Professor	Chemistry
Janka Pieper	Senior Director of Communication and Intercultural Learning	VP of International Relations
Paul Ramirez	Associate Professor	History
Marcelo Vinces	Associate Professor of Instruction	Molecular Biosciences