French Matters

A profound sentiment of satisfaction might settle upon Herrick Chapman after he reads the articles in this special issue. For having touched so many lives, for having excelled in the intellectual endeavors he set out to explore, and for having made an impact on the field of French Studies itself, any soul would be rightly moved to a sense of completion and contentedness that accompanies such lifetime achievement. Teaching, research, and service are the core responsibilities of all tenure-stream academics, but Chapman has fulfilled these missions to an extraordinary degree to which few can aspire. In addition to this triple crown, his career is matched by a life well lived, one in which family, friendship, joy, and love are so abundant that they infuse his professionalism.