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Jan 14, 2015

(Published on Oct 16, 2012) Three professors describe the humanities and their value to citizenship and democracy. The goal? "To try to describe what it is to be human," says Kenneth Tomkins, Professor of Literature Emeritus. "It makes us whole as human beings," says choral director Beverly Vaughan....


Jan 14, 2015

(Published on Jan 18, 2013) Students, Faculty share passion for languages, philosophy, civics at MSU. What are the humanities, why are they important, and how do they relate to a robust democracy? The above questions are being answered through a series of six short videos called "Humanities Hits," produced by New Jersey...


Jan 14, 2015

(Published on Feb 28, 2013) What are the humanities and how do they relate to communication and diplomacy? Two faculty and six undergraduates from such diverse fields as Medicine, Modern Languages, International Relations, and Archaeology, respond to these questions following an Honors seminar on Conrad's Heart...


Jan 14, 2015

(Published on Jun 11, 2013) Shannon Bradshaw, Professor of Computer Science, and Margaret Kuntz, Professor of Art History, share their love for the humanities at Drew University. This Drew University "Humanities Hit" is one of six produced by New Jersey Arts News in partnership with Drew University, and filmed on...


Jan 14, 2015

(Published on Jun 26, 2013) Three students from Drew University discuss what they love about the humanities -- environmental writing, theatre, and philosophy. NJ Arts News "Humanities Hits" are funded in part by a mini-grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities, a state partner of the National Endowment for...