Tagged - Humanities
creative arts
On writing
It is human nature to create, to dream, to strive, and while I may feel silly sometimes talking to friends in “loftier” or more stable career paths, I still feel the drive to write, to sing, to scream, to learn. Read More
advice
The forever dreaded non-STEM conversation: your major
If you’re an English major or in a similar boat, it can often lead to awkward conversations and smaller tips. So my advice? Lie. Read More
Humanities
STEM vs. humanities: The ongoing, counterproductive debate
Maybe we’ve all been wasting our time debating the relative worth of the two fields, and instead accidentally devaluing both by overlooking their individual and combined merits. Read More
Advancement
Arthur Satz: Visionary of the humanities
Earlier this month, UR announced the largest-ever endowed gift for the Humanities from alum Arthur Satz ‘51. Satz, who passed away two years ago at 89 years old, left the gift through his estate. Read More
creative writing
Please don’t take a ‘creative’ class if you won’t try
Just showing up to relax and writing “when you feel like it” — a perfectly valid pursuit — is what Nanowrimo and A03 are for. Read More
African American Studies
AAS professor Tinsely visits UR, speaks on black femme revolution
Last Monday, the typically black office chairs in the Humanities Center were stitched with sayings like “here to stay,” “evolve your mind,” “let’s be angry,” and “we are here” in colorful thread. The room was ready for a presentation by Omise’eke Natasha Tinsely. Tinsely, a professor of African American studies at USC Santa Barbara, visited […]
Humanities
Hands off humanities majors
Aren’t we all striving for the same thing here — a way to understand our world? Read More
Games and Quizzes
The humanities fun zone
I’ve curated this little section to be a playground for my fellow Humanities majors. Enjoy, and remember: STEM people don’t know how to read! Read More
