PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:

RESEARCH SUPPORT/GRANT ACTIVITIES:

    Research and Travel Grant, Klutznick Symposium, Fall 2014.
    Research and Travel Grant, Klutznick Symposium, Fall 2010.
    Research Leave, Fall 2007, Louisiana State University
    Research and Travel Grant, Klutznick Symposium, Fall 2006.
    Research and Travel Grant, Klutznick Symposium, Fall 2005.
    Research Grant, Wake Forest University, 2002.
    Research and Travel Grant, Klutznick Symposium, Fall 2001.
    Research and Travel Grant, Klutznick Symposium, Fall 2000.
    Faculty Research and Development Grant, University of Massachusetts, 1974.

MEMBERSHIPS IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
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    Association for Jewish Studies (1995 – present)
    Biblical Archaeology Society (1976 – present)
    Central Conference of American Rabbis (2002 – present)
    National Association of Hebrew Professors (1978 – present)
    The Society of Biblical Literature (1972 – present).
    President, Kansas-Missouri Region, Society of Biblical Literature, 1979-1980.

PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATION EDITOR AND BOARD MEMBER:
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    Consulting Board Member, Women in Judaism: A Multidisciplinary Journal 
    Associate Editor of H-JUDAIC, the electronic journal for Professors of Judaica. 
    Consulting Board Member, The Bible and Interpretation