It is with pleasure that I announce the appointment of David Andrews, professor of politics and international relations, as the Gabrielle Marie-Louise Jungels-Winkler Professor of Contemporary European Studies, effective July 1, 2011. Professor Andrews succeeds Professor Patricia Dillon, who served with distinction as the inaugural appointee to this professorship.
In 1999, Gabrielle Jungels-Winkler ’72 established this endowed professorship in recognition of the College’s long tradition of excellence in the study of European culture and civilization. The terms of the Jungels-Winkler professorship state that the recipient “will demonstrate a vigorous and deep commitment to contemporary European issues and to active participation in the heart of Scripps’ academic activities: teaching in a discipline, conducting research, advising students, and participating in intercollegiate academic programs, such as the European Union Center of California at Scripps College. The recipient of the chair could have an academic background and interests in economics, government and political science, history, or international relations.” Appointment to this endowed professorship is for a period of ten years.
Professor Andrews is an excellent fit with the criteria for this professorship. His teaching, research, and service focus on the development and future of the European Union. He is internationally recognized for his scholarly work on monetary relations within Europe and between Europe and the rest of the world. He is currently working on the completion of his book “Foundations of Monetary Europe.” His contribution to founding, directing, and maintaining the European Union Center of Southern California bridges the traditional areas of teaching, scholarship, and service. He has brought stellar dignitaries to campus and provided new and challenging opportunities for our students in the area of European cultural studies.
Through this appointment, Scripps College recognizes Professor David Andrews’ distinguished work in the area of contemporary European studies.