University of Kentucky College of Arts & Sciences

In the final part of this series, this Transnational Lives podcast focuses on social theory and the intersection of Spanish and American culture. In this podcast, Cate Gooch, a graduate student from the Department of English, Josh Martin, a graduate student from Hispanic Studies, and Yorki Encalada, a graduate student from Hispanic Studies, speak with William Nericcio about Mexican transnationalism and the development of his studies with “Mextasy,” his fight against stereotypes.

For more information about the lecture series that inspired this podcast series, please head to: Transnational Lives Lecture Series at https://hs.as.uky.edu/social-theory-series-focuses-transnational-lives

This podcast was produced by Casey Hibbard.

In part two of a four part series, this Transnational Lives podcast focuses upon social theory, language, and society and the roles they play in diversity. In this podcast, Sheryl Means, a graduate student within the College of Education, Anna Stone, a graduate student in English, and Jonathan Tinnin, a graduate student in English, speak with Otto Santa Ana about his work within sociolinguistics, his focus on English and Spanish, and how his interest in this field began. Otto Santa Ana is Professor at the César Chávez Department of Chicana & Chicano Studies, University of California, Los Angeles and his work, spanning across many platforms, focuses on the interplay between language, society, and immigration.

For more information about the lecture series that inspired this podcast series, please head to: Transnational Lives Lecture Series at https://hs.as.uky.edu/social-theory-series-focuses-transnational-lives

This podcast was produced by Casey Hibbard.

Connecting with people from around the world is much easier now than it has ever been before. With the internet, phones, and fast travel, we can build relationships and networks in new ways - breaking through the barriers of national boundaries. This development of relationships and their influence despite national borders is known as transnationalism, a social phenomenon that we will be focusing on throughout a four part series. Join the conversation as we kick off the series with Lauren Copeland, a graduate student from the Department of Gender & Women’s Studies, Pathmanesan Sanmugeswaran, a graduate student in Anthropology, and Agata Grzelczak, a graduate student in Hispanic Studies, as they interview Nina Glick-Schiller, one of the pioneers of transnational studies. Glick-Schiller’s research has spanned across her career, influencing scholars both in the humanities and social studies.

For more information about the lecture series that inspired this podcast series, please head to: Transnational Lives Lecture Series at https://hs.as.uky.edu/social-theory-series-focuses-transnational-lives

This podcast was produced by Casey Hibbard.

Our fourth Language Talk: KWLA podcast, National Updates, features co-hosts Laura Roché Youngworth and Jeanmarie Rouhier-Willoughby discussing with Jacque VanHouten, 2015 President of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, national issues and initiatives relevant to world language educators. Topics include current policy such as bi-lingual certification, curricular and instructional shifts, and advocacy opportunities for educators of languages. If you have an event or idea to share on the Outreach Clearinghouse, please contact Laura Roche ([email protected]) or Jeanmarie Rouhier-Willoughby ([email protected]).

Graduate student Kelly Lawyer joins us in the podcast studio to discuss her study and passion for Latin, as well as possible paths she may be taking that interest in the future.

In our final episode of Office Hours this semester, Sarah and Brian speak with Shannon Bell, a professor within the Department of Sociology, and Ty Borders, a professor within the College of Public Health.

This podcast was produced by David Cole.

In April, 2015, WRD held its end-of-semester ceremony in the Boone Center, commemorating students and faculty alike for their talent and hard work. Afterwards, we caught up with several faculty members and students to ask them about what writing means to them, and beyond them.

Within this podcast, we speak to:

Beth Connors Manke

Nitalia Harris

Anjana Mandal

Zachary Smith

Madeline Hill

Jeff Rice

Lizzy Southard

Tom Marksbury

Steven Alvarez

Kendra Sanders

Nathan Sheehan

John Tompkins

Darianne Young

This podcast was produced by Casey Hibbard.

On the latest episode of Office Hours, Professor Kyra Hunting stops by to tell Brian and Sarah all about Media Arts and Studies. Join them in learning about the program, Professor Hunting's media research, and some things about your favorite type of media that you may not have known. And stick around as Betsy Beymer-Farris fills us in on her upcoming work in Tanzania.

This week on Office Hours, Brian and Sarah are joined by media guru Kakie Urch, a professor in the School of Journalism and Telecommunications and a leading voice in the founding of our own WRFL! Learn all about radio past, present, and future as Professor Urch takes on a wild ride through the world of broadcasting thought over the airwaves.

Our topic is Excellence in Writing, the annual awards from UK’s Department of Writing, Rhetoric, & Digital Studies. Prof Jenny Rice is joined by award-winners Tom Eblen & Peter Brackney.