Eric Potsdam (University of Florida) is installed on Tuesday as this year's syntax guru. Eric has worked on wh-constructions, ellipsis, imperatives and subjunctives in English and is perhaps best known for his work with Masha Polinsky on Backwards Control. He is an expert on Austronesian languages, especially Malagasy. He will give the department colloquium on Friday, and will be in residence until April 12. You'll find him in Barbara Partee's office. To learn more about his research go here.
He's here for only a short three weeks, so bring him your syntax problems early and often!
