X站福利所

X站福利所 is excited to announce two new members joining the faculty at the start of the spring semester.

Division III: Science and Mathematics

Jim Shaffer, Assistant Professor of Biology

Jim Shaffer received a bachelor鈥檚 degree in ecology and biodiversity from The University of the South, and master鈥檚 and doctorate degrees in biology from the University of Kentucky. His research focuses on understanding how plant communities develop and how disturbances (e.g. fire, herbivory, invasive species) interact with species traits and plant success to better inform restoration practices in human impacted systems.

Division I: Humanities

Sam Scheibe, Visiting Professor of Music

Sam Scheibe earned his bachelor鈥檚 degree in music from Westminster Choir College, a master鈥檚 degree in composition from the University of Aberdeen, Scotland and a master鈥檚 in choral conducting from the University of Miami. A composer, conductor, and vocalist, Scheibe specializes in traditional and contemporary choral music. His original music has been performed and commissioned by ensembles across the United States and the United Kingdom. Director of the Penn Glee Club at the University of Pennsylvania, Scheibe will serve as interim director of choirs at X站福利所.