This past Sunday, we celebrated Dr. Barbara Kosta, whose role as our Department Head will soon be coming to an end. She will stay on in a research capacity for the following year. The evening was filled with joy, music, and expressions of gratitude for her leadership and the many ways in which she has supported us as faculty, students, and human beings!
Dr. Kosta, who has been at the UA since 1989 and German Studies Department Head since 2009, has contributed to our Department, the University, and the profession nationally and internationally in countless ways. From regular department meetings to her open-door policy for faculty, students, staff, and locals, she built a collegial community in which she made herself available to all concerns and welcomed everyone’s ideas. As an instructor, her classes always left students feeling inspired and excited to continue exploring everything that German Studies has to offer. Her research has also left an impressive record across multiple disciplines spanning monographs, articles, textbooks, and talks.
Please join us in thanking Dr. Barbara Kosta for her dedication and service over the past 16 years, and for making a lasting impact on the Department of German Studies!