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Response to Michael Roth
Click here for an open letter from the students of the search committee.
Find out more about Michael Roth
- Wesleyan's Official Announcement
- CCA Official Announcement of Roth's Move
- CCA Page of Info about Roth
Other Sites of Interest
- Wesleying's Reaction to Roth
- Interview with Roth regarding the Sigmund Freud exhibit at Washington's Library of Congress for which he was the curator
- Background regarding Freud exhibit
- Roth's Statement regarding the Mission of the Getty Research Institute for the History of Art and Humanities
- Roth's Bio as Member of the Steering Committee for AWAKE: Art, Buddhism, and Dimensions of Consciousness
Some of Roth's Publications
- Foucault's "History of the Present" (PDF)
- A Problem of Recognition: Alexandre Kojeve and the End of History (PDF)
- The Ironist's Cage: memory, trauma, and the construction of history (also available in the Wesleyan Library)
Michael Roth Announced as Wesleyan's Next President
“I'm excited about the vision and enthusiasm that Michael Roth will bring to Wesleyan. Not only does he bring a great deal of experience as an innovator in the field of higher education but his love of Wesleyan and his profound understanding and commitment to the values that we hold dearly make him a great fit here.”
“I think he's passionate about the life of the mind, and that that passion will excite students, faculty and alumni about Wesleyan's future.”
“He has the potential to be the next Victor Butterfield. Michael Roth has the potential to inspire.”
“Michael Roth immediately struck me as a confident, high energy, and charismatic candidate who understands and practices effective communication. His emphasis on academic rigor, commitment to academic innovation, and experience connecting his previous institution to the greater Oakland community should be cause for excitement and optimism as Wesleyan continues to distinguish itself as one of the most demanding and well-rounded universities in the world.”
“I think that Michael Roth has the ability and vision to take Wesleyan to the next level, both academically and in term of our global impact. I look forward to seeing how his enormous potential plays out.”