by Jack Llewellyn Just this week the department learned that the College of Humanities and Public Affairs has approved Martha Finch's application for a sabbatical for the 2012-2013 academic year, to work on her next book. The one-sentence summary of the proposed book in Dr. Finch's application reads: "The book manuscript, 'Outward Adornment: Plain Dress in American … [Read more...] about Martha Finch’s Sabbatical Application Approved