“Tamara has extensive fundraising and grant experience that can provide important support for faculty research and creativity,” said Jennifer Lundgren, Ph.D. provost and executive vice chancellor. “Her interdisciplinary focus will be a great asset in the new school with its emphasis on both the humanities and the social sciences.”
Falicov is the author of two books: “Latin American Film Industries” and “The Cinematic Tango: Contemporary Argentine Film.” 她的研究兴趣从拉丁美洲电影研究到协助医学研究人员了解西班牙裔患者和家庭治疗中的语言和文化。 5月，她通过麦克奈尔学者项目被授予年度导师奖，该项目专为有兴趣攻读研究生学位的第一代有色人种本科生设计。
“I’m honored to be heading up the new School of Humanities and Social Sciences at 威尼斯人娱乐城. Its faculty, staff and students have impressed me with their commitment to making a positive impact on campus and in the Kansas City community,” Falicov said. “I look forward to working with a great team as we strive for excellence in student success, research endeavors and, overall, making sure that 威尼斯人娱乐城 fosters a welcoming and stimulating environment for current and prospective students, staff and faculty.”
她在加州大学圣地亚哥分校获得传播学博士学位。 她将于8月1日开始在人文社会科学学院工作。