American Studies honors the retirement of Corliss Lee, whose decades of unwavering service as the American Studies Library Liaison, supported the research and scholarship of our students and faculty. Thousands of American Studies majors and minors relied on Corliss’s expertise to conduct the library research required for the senior capstone project, and her steady guidance was central to their successes. Over the years, Corliss helped students navigate an extraordinary range of materials, from scholarly works and professional manuals to legal cases, historical archives, and the popular press. Her breadth of knowledge both enriched student projects and fostered confidence in their ability to conduct serious, wide-ranging, and meaningful research. We are deeply grateful for her years of service and will truly miss her presence in the library, in the classroom, and on campus. We extend heartfelt congratulations and warm wishes as Corliss begins her next chapter.
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