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A SPI R E What's inside: FALL 2013 Published by Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences The University of Akron On the cover: Hazel Barton inside New Mexico's Lechuguilla Cave. Photos: Max Wisshak 3 2 Fresh Faces on Faculty Fluorescence imaging, 18th Century British poetry, General Hospital… our new faculty members know a lot of things about a lot of things. Meet these emerging stars of stage and classroom. 3 Just ask Lance or Chelsea You never know where life will take you. But UA can help you get your degree from wherever you are… or land your dream career, even if it's thousands of miles away. 4 The Gold Standard is Just the Start Biologists color our world with flighty, mighty research about Technicolor starlings. 5 4 5 The Awesome Lab of Dr. Hazel Barton Only a brave soul with a quick mind keeps up with Dr. Barton as she searches for antibiotic-resistant super bugs underground – way underground, in one of the most awesome labs in the nation, so says PopSci. 6 Women and Wellbeing Headlining studies by sociologist and psychologist uncover what works for women… and what doesn't. 7 Pakistanis and the Press 14 8 Come Fly With Us UA political science professor delves deeper into Pakistani life with his latest study of its people, specifically their media habits and what those may mean to America's image abroad. The college has expanded its Study Abroad program so more of our students receive an education as wide as it is deep, making them truly citizens of the world. For a lively look at Study Abroad, click on the video on page 8. 10 Spanish Speakers Needed in U.S. Healthcare A new medical Spanish course addresses the language gap between U.S. providers and Hispanic patients. A student is so inspired, she volunteers in a Dominican "botica" and creates a career path to bilingual pharmacy. 13 UA-led Summer Arts Lift Leaves Mark Coffee shop in Highland Square gets a new tattoo thanks to Roo. 14 Flippy Zippys A spring simulcast links dancers at UA with extreme-style Brooklyn troupe that honors UA with a new move. 15 Gin Lane and the Generous Alum Dr. James Chisman '58 donates his extensive collection of art by 18th century social critic William Hogarth, including the famous drawing "Gin Lane", to the Myers School of Art 8&9 13 For more information, contact: The University of Akron Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Office Akron, OH 44325-1901 Phone: 330-972-7880 Fax: 330-972-7222 Editor: Mary Ethridge www.uakron.edu/bcas