The Institute Podcast
Episodes
Episode 68: Writing Plays And Teaching Drama With Jacqueline Lawton
25 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jacqueline Lawton, Assistant Professor of Dramatic Art, sits down with us to talk drama: teaching and writing. She also talks about the inspiration of...
Episode 67: UNC at the Turn of the 21st Century Chancellor Emeritus James Moeser
15 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chancellor Emeritus James Moeser speaks with us about his new book (UNC Press), The State of the University, 2000-2008. The book compiles major speec...
Episode 66: Public Humanities With Robyn Schroeder
30 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn Schroeder, Director of Initiatives for the "Humanities for the Public Good" grant, sits down with us to discuss public humanities and her goals ...
Episode 65: On Marielle Franco With Kia Caldwell
17 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Associate Professor Kia Caldwell (African, African American, and Diaspora Studies) talks about the life and death of Marielle Franco. She discusses Fr...
Episode 64: Professor Daniel Sherman On Art History And Museum Studies
02 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Distinguished Professor Daniel Sherman speaks with us about his current research project on an archaeological dig in Glozel, France. He also discusses...
Episode 63: Jennifer Ho On The 30 For 30 Campaign
19 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
IAH Associate Director Jennifer Ho talks about her campaign to encourage IAH faculty fellows to help support future fellowships. She also discusses he...
Episode 62: Zia Haider Rahman
05 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We speak with award-winning author Zia Haider Rahman ("In the Light of What We Know") on the writing process and the cultural implications of Brexit.
Episode 61: Mariska Leunissen and Jake Rohde On Collaboration And Aristotle
20 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Associate Professor of Philosophy Mariska Leunissen and UNC Alumnus Jake Rohde (Class of 2017) talk about their research collaboration on Aristotle. T...
Episode 59 Meenu Tewari on Connecting Communities to Water in India
25 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Associate Professor of City and Regional Planning Meenu Tewari speaks with Philip on her project on water infrastructure in India.
Episode 58: Charles Price On Rastafarian Collective Identity
09 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Charles Price, Associate Professor of Anthropology, talks about his upcoming book on collective identity formation of the Rastafari.
Episode 57: 2017 Highlights
26 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Clay and Philip review some of the highlights from the podcast episodes released during the fall semester. Features interviews with: 1. Rev. Dr. Willi...
Episode 56: T Bone Burnett
14 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We interview T Bone Burnett on his introduction to music, inspiration, collaboration, and utilizing both analog and digital technologies in music prod...
Episode 55: In The Shadow Of Ferguson With Mai Thi Nguyen
27 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Associate Professor of City & Regional Planning talks about her upcoming multimedia performance piece "In the Shadow of Ferguson". The event wil...
Episode 54: Stephanie Elizondo Griest
14 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Clay speaks with Stephanie Elizondo Griest, Assistant Professor of Creative Nonfiction. She discusses her new book All the Agents and Saints: Dispatch...
Episode 53: Enrique Neblett Associate Professor Of Psychology & Neuroscience
31 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Associate Professor Enrique Neblett talks about his research on racism and health and the books and teaching moments that inspire him.
Episode 52: Academic Leadership
26 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we look back on our conversations on academic leadership. Applications for the IAH's Academic Leadership Program are due Tuesday, Octo...
Episode 51: Kathleen DuVal And Elizabeth Carbone On Faculty/Student Collaboration
06 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
History Professor Kathleen DuVal and UNC grad Elizabeth Carbone discuss their experience collaborating on research as part of the IAH-Honors Carolina ...
Episode 50: Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II
25 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Reverend Dr. William J. Barber II speaks with Melissa Clay on citizenship, leading through service, and the people whom he considers heroes.
Episode 49: Sam Amago On The Aesthetics Of Garbage In Spanish Film
19 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Sam Amago talks with us on his current research on trash, aesthetics and Spanish film of the post-Franco era.
Episode 48: Mark Katz IAH Director On Hip Hop Diplomacy And The Importance Of Research Leave
05 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Katz, IAH Director and Professor of Music, speaks with Melissa Clay on his two book projects and the importance of research leave for UNC faculty
Episode 47: Jennifer Gates-Foster, Assistant Professor Of Classics
25 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What did you do over summer vacation? Assistant Professor of Classics Jennifer Gates-Foster traveled to Israel to co-direct an archaeological dig.
Episode 46: Nelson Schwab III
09 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Communication Specialist Melissa Clay speaks with Nelson Schwab III, IAH Advisory Board Chair, about advice to current UNC students, his favorite clas...
Episode 45: Peter Mucha Professor Of Mathematics
18 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Mucha, Professor of Mathematics, speaks with Communication Specialist Melissa Clay on what inspired him to pursue a career in math scholarship.
Episode 44: Spring 2017 Highlights
27 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We cover some of our favorite interviews from the spring semester!
Episode 43: Morgan Pitelka Professor Of Asian Studies
15 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Morgan Pitelka discusses his current book project and his recommendation for novices of the films of Akira Kurosawa.
Episode 42: Beverly Taylor Professor Of English
30 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Professor of English Beverly Taylor discusses her current project on British poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning
Episode 41: Molly Worthen Assistant Professor Of History
15 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Assitant Professor Molly Worthen discusses history, religious studies, and journalism!
Episode 40: Lien Truong Assistant Professor Of Art
02 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Lien Truong talks about her current art project on the dialectic of Eastern and Western culture and history.
Episode 39: Gabriel Trop Associate Professor Of German
19 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 39: Gabriel Trop Associate Professor Of German by Institute for the Arts and Humanities (UNC-CH)
Episode 38: Tanya Shields On Caribbean Literature And Plantation Narrative
05 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 38: Tanya Shields On Caribbean Literature And Plantation Narrative by Institute for the Arts and Humanities (UNC-CH)
Episode 37: Terry Rhodes Senior Associate Dean For Fine Arts And Humanities
08 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Clay speaks with Terry Rhodes, Senior Associate Dean for Fine Arts and Humanities.
Episode 36: Leon Botstein, President Of Bard College
22 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Bard College President Leon Botstein speaks with Melissa Clay on music entering his life and how being a conductor informs his leadership of a Univers...
Episode 35: Jane Brown And Pat Pukkila On Retired Faculty
08 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Jane Brown and Pat Pukkila speak with Philip Hollingsworth about the IAH's Retired Faculty Program.
Episode 34: Kumarini Silva
24 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Assistant Professor Kumarini Silva discusses her latest book Brown Threat: Identification in the Security State (2016).
Episode 33: Anna Hayes and Kim Church on the Crook’s Corner Book Prize
10 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Anna Hayes and Kim Church join Melissa Clay to discuss literature, The South, and the Crook's Corner Book Prize.
Episode 32: Season 1 Highlights
01 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Philip and Melissa recount a year of interviewing UNC faculty. Features clips from 10 of our episodes recorded in 2016.
Episode 31: Jina Valentine & Black Lunch Table
13 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Assistant Professor of Art Jina Valentine sits with us to talk about her ongoing art project Black Lunch Table, a collaboration with New York-based ar...
Episode 30: Jeannie Loeb, Senior Lecturer of Psychology and Neuroscience
29 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jeannie Loeb talks about her project on procuring the best strategies for teaching large lecture courses and discovering one's passion.
Episode 29: Christian Lentz on Vietnam’s Dien Bien Phu Region
15 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Assistant Professor of Geography Christian Lentz discusses his research and his favorite moments in teaching at UNC.
Episode 28: Michele Berger, Director, Faculty Fellows Program
01 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 28: Michele Berger, Director, Faculty Fellows Program by Institute for the Arts and Humanities (UNC-CH)
Episode 27: Elizabeth Engelhardt on Southern Boarding Houses
18 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 27: Elizabeth Engelhardt on Southern Boarding Houses by Institute for the Arts and Humanities (UNC-CH)
Episode 26: Todd Ramón Ochoa on Tolkien and Veneration Of The Dead
04 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Associate Professor Todd Ramon Ochoa (Religious Studies) speaks with us on his research on Afro-Cuban religious practices in Cuba and influential book...
Episode 25: John McGowan on his Career In Teaching and Leadership
20 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Professor John McGowan, former Director of the IAH, speaks with Melissa Clay on his career in teaching and lessons he's learned as a leader on UNC's c...
Episode 24: Mariska Leunissen on Aristotle
06 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Associate Professor Mariska Leunissen explains her studies on the works of Aristotle, specifically his biology.
Episode 23: Andy Perrin on the Humanities and Democratic Engagement
22 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Andy Perrin speaks to his research on how humanities education can influence democratic engagement.
Episode 22: Mai Nguyen on Social and Spatial Equity and IAH’s New Faculty Program
08 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Associate Professor Mai Nguyen speaks about her research in UNC's Department of City & Regional Planning and her new role as director of IAH's New...
Episode 21: Michael Gerhardt on the 2016 Elections and HB2
25 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Constitutional Law Professor Michael Gerhardt talks about the 2016 Elections and the federal lawsuit against NC over the passing of HB2.
Episode 20: Susan Harbage Page On The Magic Of Photography
11 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Susan Harbage Page, Artist and Assistant Professor of Women's and Gender Studies, talks about photography and her artistic process.
Episode 19: James Moeser, Chancellor Emeritus And Acting IAH Director
27 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Chancellor Emeritus James Moeser speaks with us on music, teaching, and accepting the role as IAH Acting Director for the 2016-2017 Academic year.
Episode 18: Kathleen DuVal On The American Revolution
13 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Kathleen DuVal talks about her award-winning book Independence Lost: Lives on the Edge of the American Revolution.
Episode 17: Jordynn Jack And Jane Thrailkill On Health Humanities
31 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
English Professors Jordynn Jack and Jane Thrailkill define health humanities and describe the work they are doing with HHIVE (Health Humanities: An In...
Episode 16: Suzanne Gulledge on Education and Academic Leadership
16 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 16: Suzanne Gulledge on Education and Academic Leadership by Institute for the Arts and Humanities (UNC-CH)
Episode 15: Kim Strom-Gottfried On Academic Leadership
04 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Associate Professor Michele Berger interviews Professor Kim Strom-Gottfried on her 8 years as Director of the IAH's Academic Leadership Program
Episode 14: Mark Katz On Music And Cultural Diplomacy
18 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
IAH Director and Professor of Music Mark Katz sits with Melissa Clay to discuss his cultural diplomacy program Next Level as well as his class on the ...
Episode 13: Oswaldo Estrada On The Love Of Teaching And Spanish American Literature
04 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Associate Professor of Spanish discusses his love of literature and teaching as well as the challenges of the writing process!
Episode 12: Glenn Hinson On Horace Williams And African American Vernacular Poetics
21 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We speak with Glenn Hinson, Associate Professor of Folklore and Anthropology, on the life and poetry of Horace Williams. Dr. Hinson retells a transfor...
Episode 11: Rob Kramer On Mindfulness In Leadership
08 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 11: Rob Kramer On Mindfulness In Leadership by Institute for the Arts and Humanities (UNC-CH)
Episode 10: Nichola Lowe On The Latino Labor Force
22 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Nichola Lowe, Associate Professor of City and Regional Planning and a recipient of the 2016-2017 Academic Excellence Award, discusses her research on ...
Episode 9: Stephanie Schrader On The Depiction Of Asia In European Art
15 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Stephanie Schrader, PhD, delivers the 22nd Mary Stevens Reckford Memorial Lecture in European Studies entitled Appropriating Asia: The Depiction of th...
Episode 8: Misha Becker And Kristen Lindquist On Childhood Development And Identifying Emotions
08 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Misha Becker, Associate Professor of Linguistics, and Kristen Lindquist, Assistant Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience, speak with us on being th...
Episode 7: Mark Schoenfisch On Encouraging Students To Make And Learn From Mistakes
25 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Professor of Chemistry Mark Schoenfisch speaks with us on how his research on Nitric Oxide (NO) can save lives and the way in which he engages his che...
Episode 6: Susan Harbage Page On Creating The Anti-Archive Of The US-Mexico Border
11 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Susan Harbage Page, Assistant Professor of Women's and Gender Studies, speaks with Philip on her photography project inspired by found objects on the ...
Episode 5: Jennifer Ho On The Best Moments In The Classroom
28 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In part 2 of our conversation with Associate Professor Jennifer Ho, we learn about Professor Ho's most inspiring moments in her classroom. She speaks ...
Episode 4: Jennifer Ho on Her New Role at the IAH
14 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we speak with Jennifer Ho, Associate Professor of English and new Associate Director of the Institute for the Arts and Humanities. Sh...
Episode 3: James Ketch
09 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
IAH Public Communications Specialist Melissa Clay speaks with Music Professor and Jazz Studies director Jim Ketch, the first endowed Faculty Fellow he...
Episode 2: Pat Parker (Part 2)
07 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In the second part of our conversation with Patricia Parker, Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Communication, Philip Hollingsworth as...
Episode 1: Pat Parker (Part 1)
11 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Philip Hollingsworth speaks with Patricia Parker, Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Communication. In part one of ou...