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Siobhan Quinn successfully presents

her Dissertation Research Proposal

The LLC Program is pleased to announce that Siobhan Quinn of Cohort 17, successfully and skillfully presented her dissertation research proposal to her committee on October 11, 2021.
Her project is titled, (Be)Longing: Singing the American Iliad. Ethnic Identity Discourses in the Public Sphere: A Micro-History of the German Community and Germania Hall in Troy, NY in Three Vignettes.

After Siobhan’s presentation, she had a substantive discussion with the committee about the next stages of her work. Her committee agreed that the project is worthy of doctoral research and helped Siobhan consider some key issues as she moves forward into the research and writing.
Many thanks to Siobhan's committee members: Dr. Beverly Bickel, LLC, and Dr. Denise Meringolo, History (co-chairs)

Dr. Nicole King, American Studies
Dr. Michael Casiano, American Studies
Dr. Diane Kuthy, Towson University

Please join us in congratulating Siobhan on reaching this significant milestone! She can now apply for candidacy.

Posted: October 18, 2021, 9:57 AM