Eric Ratner, resident director of McDowell Hall, and professor W. Joseph Campbell of the School of Communication hosted the second "Meet the Dean" program Wednesday evening.
Dean Louis Goodman of the School of International Service, the guest of honor at the event, spoke with 25 students and faculty, including Gail Hanson, vice president of Campus Life, and Julie Weber, executive director of Housing and Dining. Attendees dined on refreshments and listened to Goodman speak about his personal history.
He encouraged students to speak with their grandparents about history.
"I loved reading about history as a kid, and I think it was really valuable to have my grandparents' perspective," he said.
The next "Meet the Dean" program will be Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. Dean Claudio Grossman of the Washington College of Law will be the honored guest.
