Search group named for international studies dean

A committee has been named to coordinate a search to fill the post of dean of international studies and programs.

David Trubek will resign as dean of international studies effective July 31 to become director of the Center for World Affairs and the Global Economy at UW–Madison.

After receiving applications and nominations and reviewing candidate materials, the search and screen committee will interview candidates. A list of finalists will be forwarded for consideration to Chancellor John Wiley.

Professor Mark Beissinger, Department of Political Science, will chair the committee. Members are professor Richard Burgess, Department of Oncology and University Committee Representative; Gregory Iaccarino, Academic Staff Executive Committee and a career services professional; assistant professor Heinz Klug, Law School; associate dean Mary Ann Fitzpatrick, College of Letters and Science; professor Lewis Leavitt, Department of Pediatrics, Waisman Center; Adam Goldstein, student representative; Candace Pharo, academic department supervisor, Department of Biological Systems Engineering; Susan Huber Miller, academic staff representative, School of Business; professor Kenneth Shapiro, director, International Agriculture Programs; professor Linda Hunter, Department of African Languages and Literature; associate professor Thongchai Winichakul, Department of History.
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