Institute for the Arts and Humanities (UNC-CH)

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The Institute for the Arts and Humanities empowers faculty to achieve their full potential by creating community and cultivating leadership. At the heart of this mission is the affirmation of the crucial value of the arts and humanities to the life of the university and the world. The Institute Podcast engages in conversations with faculty, program directors, and guest scholars about their work in teaching, service and research. We learn the makings of successful leaders across disciplines. And we share this with you. The owl tops Hyde Hall, our Franklin Street home.

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Episodes

Episode 46: Nelson Schwab III 09.08.2017 8:30

Communication Specialist Melissa Clay speaks with Nelson Schwab III, IAH Advisory Board Chair, about advice to current UNC students, his favorite classes, and his service to the university.

Episode 45: Peter Mucha Professor Of Mathematics 18.07.2017 13:15

Peter Mucha, Professor of Mathematics, speaks with Communication Specialist Melissa Clay on what inspired him to pursue a career in math scholarship.

Episode 44: Spring 2017 Highlights 27.06.2017 21:37

We cover some of our favorite interviews from the spring semester!

Episode 43: Morgan Pitelka Professor Of Asian Studies 15.06.2017 12:14

Professor Morgan Pitelka discusses his current book project and his recommendation for novices of the films of Akira Kurosawa.

Episode 42: Beverly Taylor Professor Of English 30.05.2017 15:37

Professor of English Beverly Taylor discusses her current project on British poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning

Episode 41: Molly Worthen Assistant Professor Of History 15.05.2017 18:45

Assitant Professor Molly Worthen discusses history, religious studies, and journalism!

Episode 40: Lien Truong Assistant Professor Of Art 02.05.2017 9:30

Lien Truong talks about her current art project on the dialectic of Eastern and Western culture and history.

Episode 39: Gabriel Trop Associate Professor Of German 19.04.2017 19:05

Episode 39: Gabriel Trop Associate Professor Of German by Institute for the Arts and Humanities (UNC-CH)

Episode 38: Tanya Shields On Caribbean Literature And Plantation Narrative 05.04.2017 13:42

Episode 38: Tanya Shields On Caribbean Literature And Plantation Narrative by Institute for the Arts and Humanities (UNC-CH)

Episode 37: Terry Rhodes Senior Associate Dean For Fine Arts And Humanities 08.03.2017 13:39

Melissa Clay speaks with Terry Rhodes, Senior Associate Dean for Fine Arts and Humanities.

Episode 36: Leon Botstein, President Of Bard College 22.02.2017 13:18

Bard College President Leon Botstein speaks with Melissa Clay on music entering his life and how being a conductor informs his leadership of a University.

Episode 35: Jane Brown And Pat Pukkila On Retired Faculty 08.02.2017 21:32

Jane Brown and Pat Pukkila speak with Philip Hollingsworth about the IAH's Retired Faculty Program.

Episode 34: Kumarini Silva 24.01.2017 20:17

Assistant Professor Kumarini Silva discusses her latest book Brown Threat: Identification in the Security State (2016).

Episode 33: Anna Hayes and Kim Church on the Crook’s Corner Book Prize 10.01.2017 18:36

Anna Hayes and Kim Church join Melissa Clay to discuss literature, The South, and the Crook's Corner Book Prize.

Episode 32: Season 1 Highlights 01.01.2017 30:05

Philip and Melissa recount a year of interviewing UNC faculty. Features clips from 10 of our episodes recorded in 2016.

Episode 31: Jina Valentine & Black Lunch Table 13.12.2016 12:00

Assistant Professor of Art Jina Valentine sits with us to talk about her ongoing art project Black Lunch Table, a collaboration with New York-based artist Heather Hart. @BLACKLUNCHTABL http://www.jinavalentine.com/home.html http://www.heather-hart.com/

Episode 30: Jeannie Loeb, Senior Lecturer of Psychology and Neuroscience 29.11.2016 15:25

Dr. Jeannie Loeb talks about her project on procuring the best strategies for teaching large lecture courses and discovering one's passion.

Episode 29: Christian Lentz on Vietnam’s Dien Bien Phu Region 15.11.2016 13:56

Assistant Professor of Geography Christian Lentz discusses his research and his favorite moments in teaching at UNC.

Episode 28: Michele Berger, Director, Faculty Fellows Program 01.11.2016 15:45

Episode 28: Michele Berger, Director, Faculty Fellows Program by Institute for the Arts and Humanities (UNC-CH)

Episode 27: Elizabeth Engelhardt on Southern Boarding Houses 18.10.2016 14:24

Episode 27: Elizabeth Engelhardt on Southern Boarding Houses by Institute for the Arts and Humanities (UNC-CH)

Episode 26: Todd Ramón Ochoa on Tolkien and Veneration Of The Dead 04.10.2016 11:31

Associate Professor Todd Ramon Ochoa (Religious Studies) speaks with us on his research on Afro-Cuban religious practices in Cuba and influential books like Tolkien's The Silmarrillion.

Episode 25: John McGowan on his Career In Teaching and Leadership 20.09.2016 10:58

Professor John McGowan, former Director of the IAH, speaks with Melissa Clay on his career in teaching and lessons he's learned as a leader on UNC's campus

Episode 24: Mariska Leunissen on Aristotle 06.09.2016 10:45

Associate Professor Mariska Leunissen explains her studies on the works of Aristotle, specifically his biology.

Episode 23: Andy Perrin on the Humanities and Democratic Engagement 22.08.2016 13:32

Professor Andy Perrin speaks to his research on how humanities education can influence democratic engagement.

Episode 22: Mai Nguyen on Social and Spatial Equity and IAH’s New Faculty Program 08.08.2016 10:22

Associate Professor Mai Nguyen speaks about her research in UNC's Department of City & Regional Planning and her new role as director of IAH's New Faculty Program.