Lisa Bitel, University of Southern California Dornsife – St. Valentine
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The history of Valentine’s Day might not match up with our current incarnation. Lisa Bitel, professor of history and religion at the University of Southern California Dornsife, delves into the past to find St. Valentine’s origin story. I am a…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2022.02.14)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2022.02.14 Monday, February 14th Lisa Bitel, professor of history and religion at the University of Southern California Dornsife, delves into the past to find St. Valentine’s origin story. Tuesday, February 15th Kathryn…
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The Academic Minute for 2022.02.07-2022.02.11
The Academic Minute from 02.07 – 02.11 Monday, February 7th John Lefebvre – Wofford College Fostering Resilience Among College Students John Lefebvre is a professor of psychology at Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Trained as a clinical psychologist,…
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Rich Pellegrin, University of Florida – Improvisation is the Future in an A.I. Dominated World
Improv is not just for comedy. Rich Pellegrin, assistant professor of music theory at the University of Florida, discusses this method in other mediums. Rich Pellegrin is Assistant Professor of Music Theory at the University of Florida and Affiliate Assistant…
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Miriamne Krummel, University of Dayton – The Empire of Time
Do you have the time? Miriamne Krummel, professor of English and medieval studies at the University of Dayton, examines the history of who we count time. Miriamne Ara Krummel is a professor of English and medieval studies in the Department…
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G. Samantha Rosenthal, Roanoke College – Transgender History in Forgotten Places
Trans rights are becoming more mainstream in cities, but what about rural areas? G. Samantha Rosenthal, associate professor of history at Roanoke College, finds out. Gregory Samantha Rosenthal (she/they) is Associate Professor of History and Coordinator of the Public History…
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Frederick Becker, York College of Pennsylvania – Attracting Employees to the Restaurant Business after COVID
How do restaurants attract employees after the Great Resignation? Frederick Becker, associate professor in the hospitality management department at York College of Pennsylvania, determines what potential employees are looking for in a work environment. Frederick Becker is an associate professor…
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John Lefebvre, Wofford College – Fostering Resilience Among College Students
Leaving people to suffer alone has negative effects. John Lefebvre, professor of psychology at Wofford College, explores how bringing students together to talk, helps them heal. John Lefebvre is a professor of psychology at Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina.…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2022.02.07)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2022.02.07 Monday, February 7th John Lefebvre, professor of psychology at Wofford College, explores how bringing students together to talk, helps them heal. Tuesday, February 8th Frederick Becker, associate professor in the hospitality…
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The Academic Minute for 2022.01.31-2022.02.04
The Academic Minute from 01.31 – 02.04 Monday, January 31st Billi Bromer – Brenau University The Importance of Social Presence in Online Instruction Dr. Billi L. Bromer, is an Associate Professor in the College of Education at Brenau University in Gainesville,…