Alumni & Faculty News for November 2024
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Alumni News
Libby James ’08
Libby James publishes a 4000+ reader newsletter, helping writers strengthen their writing and creative practice, navigate the publishing world, and turn their art into an act of rebellion. Visit her website here. She always wants to collaborate with other PC graduates who are thriving in the creative world.
Rachel Yoder (’01)
Rachel’s novel Nighbitch has been adapted for the screen and will be in theaters on December 6. Congratulations, Rachel, on this exciting journey. Read more here.
Devin Davis ’20
Devin Davis is a congressional candidate in Louisiana and recently signed onto the full Protect Louisiana’s Environment and Defend the Green Economy (PLEDGE) campaign. Read more about his candidacy and the PLEDGE Campaign here.
(Image from Kalie Dutra for the Descendants Project)
Faculty & Staff News
Prescott College Faculty Member Joel Barnes Recognized by Daily Courier
Joel Barnes was featured in a recent publication of the Daily Courier as a part of their ongoing series – Unsung Heroes and Influencers in the community. Congratulations on this recognition, Joel. Read the article here.
Recent Publication of a book by William Throop
We’re pleased to announce the publication of a new book by our colleague, Dr. William Throop, Flourishing in the Age of Climate Change, just released by Cornell University Press. Bill’s close relationship with Prescott College stretches back decades, whether helping found the EcoLeague in 2003, providing leadership as the Chair of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), or even presenting a preview of this book at the 2019 Prescott College Graduate Colloquium. Bill also oversaw the creation of several of our current graduate programs, and as a Visiting Professor he taught an influential graduate course in Sustainability and Resilience until retiring last year. Even now, he continues to serve on the Advisory Council of the Green Mountain Center for Sustainability at Prescott College. This is a book uniquely suited to our current times, offering readers the sense of hope and empowerment that we try to impart to our students. Purchase a copy here.
Prescott College Kino Bay Faculty Member Shares Center’s Findings
Prescott College Faculty member Héctor Pérez-Puig and Dr. Alejandro Arias Del Razo from Universidad de las Américas Puebla shared their recent findings related to the issue of sperm whales disappearing from the Gulf of California. Read more about what they found here.
Prescott College Faculty Member Stacey L. Carrillo, PhD, NCC Interviewed
Counseling Degrees & Licenses in Arizona recently interviewed Stacey as a part of their “Ask An Expert” collum. Read the interview here.
Meet New Advancement and Alumni Office Staff Aaron Wilson ’12
A message from Aaron Wilson:
“The road that brought me to Prescott College was anything but a straight path. I had always been a bit of a free spirit and a wanderer, but if I’m honest, it had been in opposition to a standard issue life. It wasn’t until I discovered Prescott College and the eclectic community it housed, that I felt like I had “arrived”. Not where I had intended to go, but where I needed to be. While here, I found my sense of direction through its experiential outdoor curriculum; I gained the ability to see with depth as I learned to ask critical questions in its cultural and regional studies courses.
Most importantly, I learned to appreciate the journey and be present through the experience. My time at Prescott College has provided value beyond measure, and with my new role in Alumni Relations, I’m looking forward to connecting with other Prescotteers to see how their time here has nurtured them. Maybe most importantly, I’m excited to be able to share these experiences with the current PC Community and see how these stories will inspire the next round of graduates.”
We’re so excited to have you on the team, Aaron.