Humanities
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Humanities lecturer named one of ‘Best 300 Professors’ by Princeton Review
German Studies lecturer Walter Campbell has been named one of The Best 300 Professors by the Princeton Review.
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Recognizing excellence in teaching at UCSC
The 2011-12 Excellence in Teaching Awards honored eight caring professors who inspired their students at UCSC. UCSC Chancellor George Blumenthal presented the awards at the Stevenson Event Center on campus.
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Acclaimed alum, writer, and web pioneer David Talbot comes to UCSC May 22
The UCSC Humanities Division will present An Evening with David Talbot, Tuesday, May 22. The best-selling author and founder of Salon will read from his new book,’Season of the Witch’
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A day in the sun for UCSC staff members
Hundreds of UCSC staff members gathered on East Field, danced to a cheeky Cee Lo Green song, ate barbecued marinated chicken, and enjoyed a day in the sun in honor of their work at UCSC. The event, sponsored by UCSC’s Staff Advisory Board, was also a chance for Chancellor George Blumenthal to thank staff members…
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Santa Cruz Arts Commission names Humanities lecturer Artist of the Year
UC Santa Cruz humanities lecturer Gary Young has been named 2012 Artist of the Year by the Santa Cruz County Arts Commission
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Graduate students present research at annual symposium May 11
Graduate student research will be on display at the University Center on Friday, May 11, during the annual Graduate Research Symposium.
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Teaching luminaries share classroom secrets at Academic Forum
The large crowd that attended the Academic Forum at the Humanities Lecture Hall —one of the cornerstones of the UCSC Alumni Reunion Weekend—had a rare opportunity to hear these and other teaching secrets of renowned educators, ranging from social psychologist Elliot Aronson to noted feminist studies professor Bettina Aptheker.
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Irena Polic helps connect Humanities to the lives of everyday folks
In her role at the Institute for Humanities Research, Irena Polic’s mission is to help the great thinkers in the UC system connect their ideas to the lives of everyday folks.
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India film star to appear at screenings hosted by UCSC’s Satyajit Ray Film Center
Actress and filmmaker Aparna Sen to speak at UCSC Media Theater (April 21) and Nickelodeon Theater (April 22)
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Anne Callahan wins 2012 Alumni Association Outstanding Staff Award
Anne Callahan, academic human resources manager for the Humanities Division, is this year’s recipient of the UCSC Alumni Association Outstanding Staff Award, honoring employees who go above and beyond.
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UCSC professor joins acclaimed writers for new Passover ‘users manual’
Two weeks ago, author Jonathan Safran Foer (Everything Is Illuminated, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close) went on the Stephen Colbert show to promote his latest book New American Haggadah…
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UCSC to showcase UC-wide research in Humanities at Museum of Art & History
The UC Santa Cruz Institute of Humanities Research will host the 2nd annual gathering of the UC Society of Fellows in the Humanities on April 21, at the Museum of Art and History. A free public event, it will showcase the exceptional research efforts underway in the field of Humanities–both at UCSC and throughout the…