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