As we enter our second year of official RSA graduate chapter-hood, we want to begin spotlighting the fantastic people we have as members. Our members conduct important research, inspire undergraduates, and lead
fascinating lives outside of their academic pursuits. Our first member spotlight is second-term Vice President and founding member, Annie Laurie Nichols (COMM, PhD Candidate).
When I moved abroad I had a very small suitcase, so I only took three books with me:
- I love to wander (I’ve visited 15 countries and counting!), but also enjoy the comforts of a good day at home eating seed cake (yeah, I’m a foodie), so I brought The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien. Also I’m a nerd.
- To stay grounded, I try to appreciate the beauty in everyday things, so I brought the poignant, whimsical Translations from the Poetry of Rainer Maria Rilke.
- Finally, I’m fascinated by how we make meaning together, so I brought my favorite book of rhetorical theory: Language as Symbolic Action, by Kenneth Burke.
If you were moving to another continent with a small suitcase and could only bring three books, what would you bring?
Thank you, Annie Laurie, for your service, dedication, and contributions to our organization.