Opinions
In support of Horacio Chiong Rivero
In print | April 17, 2008
To the editor:
We, the undersigned, as well as 98 other students and alumni whose names do not fit below, are writing to request that the college officially reconsider its decision to deny Assistant Professor of Spanish Horacio Chiong Rivero tenure. As current and past students, advisees and mentees of Professor Chiong Rivero, we have had the privilege to experience first-hand his exceptional teaching and warm, caring personality. Professor Chiong Rivero stands out to us as especially invested in his students’ well-being and academic successes. Students recommend his engaging and challenging classes to one another, and he is well-respected among the student body. Many of us came to Swarthmore for professors like Professor Chiong Rivero — professors who are excellent scholars and who genuinely care about their students. We believe that losing Professor Chiong Rivero would be a serious and irreplaceable loss to the Spanish Department, to current and future students, and to the entire Swarthmore community. During the appeal process this week, we strongly urge the college to reconsider its decision to deny Professor Chiong Rivero tenure.
Rachel Adler ’10
Erin Floyd ’10
Claire Galpern ’10
Roseanna Sommers ’10
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