College of Science

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Aerial photo of Cordley by Jacob Adams

Cordley Hall has undergone a major transformation to become a state-of-the-art science building. Built in the 1950s, Cordley Hall used to be as dark, cramped and outdated as a mid-century building could be, but after years of upheaval and disruption, both the east and west wings are now suited to the 21st century.

Dee Denver is a professor and head of the Department of Integrative Biology in the College of Science, where his lab investigates biodiversity and genetics through integrated scientific and philosophical approaches. He led a study abroad program in Nepal in September.

Where were you working?

I was in Nepal in September. We spent time in Kathmandu, in Chitwan National Park in the lowlands, and also the Gaurishankar Conservation Area in the Himalayas.

What languages are spoken there?