The John Fowles Center is please to be hosting author Dacia Maraini on Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 7 p.m. in the Henley Reading Room on the second floor of the Leatherby Libraries, as part of the 2015 Literary Speaker Series. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Dacia Mariani was born in Florence. Together with several other
Wilkinson College of Humanities and Social Sciences bring to you a CRASsH workshop with Dr. Niklas Myhr (Ph.D. Argyros School of Business) , Building an Online Presence for Academics, on Tuesday, February 10, 2015, 12-1 p.m. in the Laura Scudder Conference Room, RO 127. Dr. Niklas Myhr, Google’s #1 ranked “Social Media Professor”
The City of Bell scandal is the largest local government scandal in the history of the state of California. The scandal raised critical questions about local government finances, law, citizen engagement, and media coverage. The lessons of the Bell scandal need to be understood by all if similar scandals are to be prevented. Join us
There are only a few spots left at the 2nd Annual Institute for Excellence in Teaching & Learning Faculty Workshop on Friday, January 23, 2015, “Research-Based Strategies to Refresh and Enhance College Teaching” – in Argyros Forum, 209 A, starting at 8:30 a.m. This day of workshops and conversation with colleagues is sponsored by
Wilkinson College of Humanities and Social Sciences is hosting INTERSTICES: The In-betweeness of Ethics, a one-night interactive forum allowing practical and personal engagement with ethics on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 in Beckman Hall 404 at 4 p.m. The Interstices series is a set of themed events and discussions that examine the cross-sections or rather
Looking for a super cool class for Spring? Check out this new course being offered, ANTH 329-01: Ethnographic Film, on Wednesdays at 4 – 6:50 p.m. with instructor Jennifer Cool. This course explores ethnographic film, broadly defined as a genre that addresses human cultural issue from an anthropological perspective. The class will examine ethnographic film
Wilkinson College of Humanities and Social Sciences and CRASsH present, Tips from the Publishing World presented by Jerry Westby, Publisher with SAGE Publishing on Monday, December 8, 2014 at 10 a.m. in the Laura Scudder Conference Room, Roosevelt Hall 127. Mr. Westby will discuss topics that include; how to best pitch a book proposal, strategies
It’s that time of year again, where we all get together and play a friendly game of soccer! Join us on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 for the 4th Annual Wilkinson Community Soccer game at 11 a.m. on Wilson Field. This soccer match is open to all faculty, staff, students and graduate students! For
Wilkinson College of Humanities and Social Sciences and BURN present, Academic Conferences: Preparing and Presenting on Tuesday, December 2, 2014, 12 -1 p.m. in the Henley basement, Biggs Conference Room, presented by Dr. Jennifer Keene (History). One of the most effective ways to build a strong and distinct resume is to present at
Wilkinson College of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Peace Studies Program invite you to a lecture with Paul Arthur , “‘The Mystic Chords of Memory’ – Moving Beyond Conflict” on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at 4 p.m. in Argyros Forum, Room 201. Paul Arthur is a scholar of peace and conflict issues. He