James Applebaum
Department: English
Credentials: B.A., Washington and Lee University; M.A., Johns Hopkins University
Year Appointed: 1998
Email: applebaumj@mercersburg.edu
Work Phone: 717-328-2471
Title/duties: English, Mercersburg News, Blue Review, Fowle Hall Dorm Dean
Biography:
Jim earned a B.A. in foreign languages from Washington & Lee University. In college, he acted, sang in the chorus, wrote newspaper features, and managed the university's literary review. He was also a recipient of the John Graham Award in the arts. Jim earned an M.A. from the graduate writing program at Johns Hopkins University, and also did postgraduate work in marketing and advertising at The New York University School of Business. On campus, Jim teaches English, advises the Mercersburg NEWS and Blue Review, and is a dorm dean throughout the school year.