Humanities Radio

Sam Smith, a Humanities House resident minoring in Brazilian Studies and majoring in applied mathematics, openly discusses the value of his humanities education, the roadblocks he’s encountered during his time at the U and his goals for the future.

Ned Khatrichettri, internship coordinator for the College of Humanities, discusses the importance of internship experiences, types of internships and how to find the right one.

The Environmental Humanities Graduate Program trains the next generation of environmental leaders and thinkers. Jeffrey McCarthy, director of the program, discusses the curriculum, student research and career opportunities for graduates.

As Utah’s Poet Laureate, Paisley Rekdal, professor of English, travels around the state to visit schools and libraries to advocate for literature and the arts. She is also creating a website that maps all of the poets and writers who live and have lived in Utah. In this podcast, Rekdal, an award-winning writer, talks about her role as Utah’s Poet Laureate, her work and her current projects.

The programs and activities of the Confucius Institute aim to expand knowledge and understanding of China and its multi-faceted importance for the state of Utah. Fusheng Wu, director of the institute, discusses the cultural events and language learning opportunities available to the campus and community.

As one of the most popular undergraduate programs at the U, International Studies uses wide-ranging resources to prepare students to live and work in the global world. Director of the program and assistant professor of history Hugh Cagle, talks about the flexibility of the major and how students can design their own curriculum based on their unique goals and interests.

El Centro de Estudios Latinoamericanos es un Centro Nacional de Recursos del Título VI que sirve como un eje para actividades relacionadas con América Latina en la Universidad de Utah abarcando docencia, investigación y alcance comunitario. El profesor asociado en ciencia política y director del centro Claudio Holzner explica cómo el centro interdisciplinario apoya a estudiantes, profesores y al público en general.

The Center for Latin American Studies, a Title VI National Resource Center, serves as a hub for Latin American-related activities at the University of Utah involving teaching, research and community outreach. Claudio Holzner, associate professor of political science and director of the center, talks about how the interdisciplinary center supports students, faculty and the greater public.

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The Second Language Teaching and Research Center supports research on second language acquisition and supports teachers at all levels of instruction. Fernando Rubio, co-director of the center and professor of Spanish Linguistics, provides details about the center and how it serves the language teaching community across the state and country.

The Peace and Conflict Studies program trains students how to resolve differences in the workplace, with friends and family, in the community and beyond. David Derezotes, professor of social work and director of the program, discusses what students can expect from the interdisciplinary program, what they’ll learn and their career options after graduation.