Congratulations to Dr. Afsane Rezaei (Department of Comparative Studies), who defended a fine dissertation in a lively discussion. Entitled “Agency Between Narratives: Women, Faith, and Sociability in Irangeles,” it shows how interaction among women in domestic celebrations, faith-based activities, and community organizations can expand popular and scholarly understandings of agency. Her committee consisted of Katey Borland, Morgan Liu, and Dorry Noyes as chair. We all look forward to the book!