Ian Borton, Ph. D.

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imb001@aquinas.edu

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(616) 632-2121

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Biography

Ian Borton joined the Aquinas faculty in 2008. He loves teaching about art, Shakespeare, and the Black Death. In addition to his work with the Humanities Department, he spends his time highly-caffeinated, communication-focused, and frequently-chasing after his wee daughter, Posie. Follow him on Twitter (@drborton) to keep up on cultural events, interesting news stories, and assignment updates.