A Note from the Dean

After more than twenty-seven years at Chicago, it will indeed be hard for me to leave this University. As described elsewhere in the newsletter, I am moving to California to become president of Pomona College. I will miss my many colleagues and friends here in Chicago but do hope to stay in touch.

The University of Chicago is a very special place. It combines the highest traditions of scholarship and of teaching in a way that is unique in the country and in the entire world. The passion of its students and faculty for learning new things is legendary, creating an extraordinary atmosphere of intellectual activity. At the same time, Chicago is also a very supportive place in which everyone is encouraged to do his or her very best.

In my seven-and-a-half years as Dean, I have been proud to help bring more than fifty new faculty to the Division and to help to lead the space planning process for our future needs. I have particularly enjoyed the chance to meet many of our loyal alumni in the course of my travels around the country. The Division and the University are in good hands, and I anticipate a very bright future.

David Oxtoby
Dean

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