Newsletter: September 2018 – Insight from Outside Perspectives

Octavia Abell, Fostering a New Generation of Civic Leaders

Fostering a New Generation of Civic Leaders

"How do we leverage the assets and talents that we have in this country for productive and positive ends?" Alumna Octavia Abell turned to her experiences at Tulane and passion for state government to start a new organization for young professionals in politics.

Aaron Collier

Fragments of Reality

Aaron Collier, assistant professor in the Newcomb Art Department, shares his approach to making art in anticipation of his new exhibition, Of Rocks and Ruins, opening at New Orleans' Octavia Gallery October 6.

Rory Davis

Investigating Muslim Discrimination in New Orleans

Anthropology and history sophomore Rory Davis spent the summer interviewing Muslims in New Orleans to further her inquiry around discrimination.

Dean Edwards with visiting archeologist from Iraq

Catching Up with Dean Edwards

From meeting prospective students in Chicago, to an on campus meeting with Iraqi archeologists, Dean Edwards reflects on his recent experiences and the important presence of multiple perspectives in our work.

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