This edition of From Our Eyes features Ojeikere Akhadelor (’25 MA International Studies) who attended the “Beyond the Data” lecture and interactive workshop with Justin Richmond, Founder & Executive Director of IMPL. Project (IMPL. is short for “implementation”). The event, sponsored by the MA in International Studies program, delved into how studying data analytics, cross-cultural
Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is pleased to announce our inaugural Wilkinson Interterm Research Experience (WIRE) program fellows. WIRE empowers students to design and complete meaningful research and creative projects in the arts, humanities, and social sciences, guided by experienced faculty mentors. This unique program provides students with the opportunity to delve
Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Assistant Professor and Director of Ethnic Studies Justin de Leon is receiving support through multiple grants aimed at reshaping Indigenous representation in media. These initiatives on the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe (CRST) Reservation focus on enhancing mental health and reinforcing cultural identity through storytelling and community filmmaking,
This edition of From Our Eyes features Emma Niro (’25 MFA Creative Writing) who attended the poetry talk and reading with writer Charles Jensen. The event, co-sponsored by Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, ETW: Leading the Conversation on Gender and Sexuality series and Tabula Poetica, featured Jensen reading excerpts from his poetry
As part of the Engaging the World: Leading the Conversation on Gender & Sexuality series, Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences and the Department of Peace and Justice Studies recently hosted a Global Feminisms panel featuring Wilkinson College professors with expertise in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Indigenous America. The panel included presentations
This edition of Career Corner features Marisa Lamas (‘27 Public Relations, Advertising, and Entertainment Marketing; Creative and Cultural Industries minor ). Lamas shares her experience while interning at the Newport Beach Festival. Please make an appointment with me if you are interested in getting an internship. This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to intern
Drs. Quaylan Allen (Attallah College of Educational Studies), Rubin Espinoza (Interdisciplinary Programs), and Takeo Rivera (Boston University) offered rich and diverse perspectives for their panel discussion on Gender, Race, and Masculinity, as part of Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Science’s Engaging the World: Leading the Conversation on Gender & Sexuality series. The panel’s
The Center for Creative and Cultural Industries (CCI), housed in Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, is proud to announce that it has just secured a major book series contract with Bloomsbury Press. Dr. Patrick Fuery (CCI) and Dr. Kelli Fuery (CCI) will be the series editors for a collection of books exploring
Ojeikere Vincent Akhadelor (He/Him) ’24 (MA International Studies) Linkedin Originally from Ogute, Benin City, Nigeria, Ojeikere holds an MA in International Studies with a focus on Climate Change, Migration, and Political Communication. His research explores the impact of refugee resettlement programs on local communities, examining themes of socio-economic integration, cultural diversity, and policy development. With
Did you know that all students in Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences have a dedicated academic advisor? Maggie Sandoval. is here to help students make informed decisions about their education and achieve their goals in college. She supports all Wilkinson students with program evaluations, graduation reviews, GE and policy questions, guidance regarding