A note from the Chair: I am very pleased to welcome Professor Tracey Deutsch as the interim Director of Graduate Studies. Tracey has graciously agreed to fill in for Kevin Murphy who is on sabbatical in the 2010-11 academic year. Like Kevin, Tracey comes to us on generous "loan" from the History Department. Soon we will be announcing details on the welcome back potluck, where we invite you all to join us in welcoming not only the new cohort but Tracey as well.