Dean David Lux

Name: David S. Lux
Graduation Year:  Several — BA ’74, MA ’76, PhD ’83 All at the University of Michigan
Major/Minor: History (history of science; medieval and early modern Europe)
Hometown: Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio;  now live in Coventry, Rhode Island.
On-Campus Activities:  Sophomore International Experience, A&S Dean’s Council, Media Advisory Board, ODK, and too many committees!
Interests: History,  Global Education, Languages
 
The Details

Describe Yourself in 3 Words:  Ready to try!
Any Secret Talents?  Love to cook, very handy at home repair and remodeling
Dream Job:  Day-care worker — assigned to the “terrible two’s”
Pet Peeves:  People who don’t know how to listen.
Bucket List:
·         A “midnight sun” cruise in Scandinavia
·         Visit every Beijing museum listed in guide to Beijing museums!
·         Experience a “snowed-in” winter—Completely isolated!
·         Ride the Trans-Siberian railway from Moscow to the Pacific
·         Master Chinese!
·         A return trip to the Republic of Georgia – at least a month!
 
Favorites

Favorite Thing About Bryant: The community feeling that comes from programs like the Sophomore International Experience – traveling with students.
Favorite Food:  Potato Latkes
#1 Most-Played Song on Your iPod: Carla Bruni’s “Tu es ma camé”  
Favorite Season: Fall (this is New England after all!)
Favorite Hobby: Learning Languages / collecting pictures of ambiguous language on signs, e.g., “Beware:  Elderly Crossing”

Travel

Favorite Country in the World: 
Too tough! Too tough! Too tough!  Can’t choose just one:  France, Italy, and China
·         France for culture and food.
·         Italy for the people and ease of getting through a day.
·         China for something new around every corner.
Favorite International Food:  Chinese food (in China)
Favorite International Museum:  Capitoline, Rome