BOOKSHELF
APPROACHING THE ESSAY:
Guidebooks on how to read fiction, poetry, drama and other literary genres are abundant, but when it comes to the essay, what is a challenged reader to do?
G. Douglas Atkins, professor of English, recently published "Reading Essays: An Invitation." In the book, Atkins examines more than 25 major essays, revealing what the literary form can reveal about the art of living.
NOTABLE ALUMS:
Liliana Mayo recently received the Peruvian government's highest decoration for outstanding service. Mayo earned a master's in human development and family life in 1986 and a doctorate in developmental and child psychology in 1996, both from KU. Mayo is founder and director of the Life Span Institute affiliate Centro Ann Sullivan del Peru. Located in Lima, Peru, the institute works with children and adults with developmental disabilities. Mayo has been an honorary associate professor in the Department of Applied Behavioral Sciences since 1996 and received the Distinguished Service Citation in 2003, the highest honor given by KU.
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