Tag: Michigan
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The Academic Minute for 2024.11.11-2024.11.15
The Academic Minute from 11.11 – 11.15 Monday Ian Afflerbach – University of North Georgia How “Selling Out” Started With Political Corruption Ian Afflerbach is an Associate Professor at the University of North Georgia. He teaches courses on Modern American Fiction, African American Literature, and Popular Genres like Science Fiction. He’s currently working on his…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2024.11.11)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2024.11.11 Monday Ian Afflerbach, associate professor of American literature at the University of North Georgia, examines the origins of the term sell-out. Tuesday Michael T. Bertrand, professor of history at Tennessee State University, examines why the music of the Southern United States is important. Wednesday Laura…
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The Academic Minute for 2024.08.05-2024.08.09
The Academic Minute from 8.05 – 8.09 Monday Rogerio Pinto – University of Michigan Helping Straight Men Confront Homophobic and Sexist Beliefs Rogério M. Pinto is a University of Michigan Diversity & Social Transformation Professor, Berit Ingersoll-Dayton Collegiate Professor of Social Work, and Professor of Theater and Drama, School of Music, Theater & Dance. Pinto conducts…
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The Academic Minute for 2022.03.21-2022.03.25
The Academic Minute from 03.21 – 03.25 Monday, March 21st Maurizio Valsania – University of Turin First Among Men: George Washington and the Myth of American Masculinity Maurizio Valsania is professor of American history at the University of Turin, Italy. An expert on the Early American Republic, he analyzes the founders within their social,…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2022.03.21)
Drexel University Week on The Academic Minute 2022.03.21 Monday, March 21st Maurizio Valsania, professor of American history at the University of Turin, looks into the past to reveal new insights on one important American figure. Tuesday, March 22nd Christoph Strobel, professor of history at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, examines one state flag…
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The Academic Minute for 2021.12.27-2021.12.31
The Academic Minute from 12.27 – 12.31 Monday, December 27th Carolyn Henne – Florida State University Art and Science Collaboration with Oysters Carolyn Henne earned her BA in Fine Arts and Economics from the College of William and Mary in 1983. She worked as an Agricultural Economist until she left to study and work at…
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Best Of Week on The Academic Minute (2021.12.27)
Best Of Week on The Academic Minute 2021.12.27 Monday, December 27th For the Commissioner’s Choice Award: Carolyn Henne, professor in the department of art at Florida State University, discusses one instance of the benefits of mixing art and science. Tuesday, December 28th For the Best Social Justice Segment Award: Shima Baradaran Baughman, professor of law…
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The Academic Minute for 2018.10.01-10.05
Academic Minute from 10.01 – 10.05 Monday, October 1st Amy Whitaker – New York University Rethinking Artists as Investors Amy Whitaker is a devoted teacher, mentor, and researcher at the intersections of art and business. At NYU, Amy teaches economics, finance, and entrepreneurship in the arts, and advises graduate students on thesis projects and…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2018.10.01)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2018.10.01 Monday, October 1st Amy Whitaker of New York University examines if artists should retain equity in their works after they are sold. Tuesday, October 2nd Susanna Ashton of Clemson University explores the story on an enslaved person’s journey to freedom. Wednesday, October 3rd Angela Dassow of Carthage College…
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The Academic Minute for 2018.07.16-07.20
Academic Minute from 7.16 – 7.20 Monday, July 16th Carlos Mendes de Leon – University of Michigan Wealth Shock Dr. Carlos Mendes de Leon is a Professor of Epidemiology at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, where he has been a faculty member since 2011. Prior to joining the University of Michigan,…