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SESP Prof. Alexandra Solomon was chosen by the class of 2015 to give the annual Last Lecture, a Senior Week tradition. Solomon, who is known for teaching "Marriage 101," spoke to students about fostering happiness by creating healthy intimate relationships.

In Last Lecture, SESP prof advises class of 2015 on quality intimate relationships

June 18, 2015

Relationship satisfaction is the key to individual happiness, SESP Prof. Alexandra Solomon told a crowd of graduating seniors at The Cubby Bear, a Chicago sports bar, Wednesday night. Solomon, known...

Letter to the Editor: Last Lecturer Alexandra Solomon responds to the conversation surrounding Prof. Barnor Hesse’s withdrawal

June 9, 2015

As the faculty member selected to give the 2015 Last Lecture, I would like to take the opportunity to add my voice to the important conversation that Prof. Barnor Hesse began. The situation is certainly...

SESP Prof. Alexandra Solomon chosen for Last Lecture

June 4, 2015

SESP Prof. Alexandra Solomon, an assistant professor in the Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy program, was selected to give the Last Lecture on June 17 to the graduating senior class. A...

African American Studies Prof. Barnor Hesse withdraws from Last Lecture voting

May 28, 2015

African American Studies Prof. Barnor Hesse withdrew himself Thursday morning from consideration to give the Last Lecture to the class of 2015, calling his biography on the ballot “demeaning and insulting.” ...

Psychology Prof. Renee Engeln was selected by the class of 2013 to give the annual Last Lecture. In her talk, Engeln complimented the graduating seniors' generation for spawning the "age of the nerd."

In Last Lecture, psychology prof encourages class of 2013 to embrace ‘age of the nerd,’ one another

June 18, 2013

Psychology Prof. Renee Engeln began her Last Lecture to the class of 2013 on Monday night by reading excerpts from her colleagues and other professionals in her field criticizing the graduating seniors'...

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