Great Books Course
When first-year students at the University of Utah step inside the classroom of HUM 1500: Great Books in the Humanities, they will not only begin to explore seven global texts that have changed minds and influenced generations, but they will also learn how each of these books has been interpreted and understood by scholars from seven different disciplines. More information
Perspectives 2021 - 2022
This issue of Perspectives takes readers on a tour of the various spaces occupied by the College of Humanities. Each space offers a unique point of entry to the college and collectively underscore the evolving role of the humanities on the U campus and in the community. Read the Issue
Humanities Radio
Comm 4670 exposes students to the business of podcasting. Students analyze podcast story structure and learn how to pitch and collaborate on audio stories.
CLICK HERE TO LISTENWhy Humanities with Doug Bowser
Doug Bowser, President of Nintendo of America, majored in the humanities at the University
of Utah knowing the skills he would obtain – writing, communication, creative thinking
and problem solving – would benefit him in any career path.
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Our Commitment to Inclusivity
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More InformationThe humanities teach us to question the world around us in order to better understand our place within it. In the humanities, we seek to understand the nuances of cultural issues, to interpret human experience, and to appreciate the power of words and ideas.
By studying humanities, we broaden our historical, ethical, social and international perspectives while enhancing ourselves intellectually and creatively.
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News and Awards
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History of Utah Pride
Elizabeth Clement, associate professor of history and gender studies, and J Seth Anderson, historian of sexuality in the American West and U grad, spoke to Doug Fabrizio on KUER’s RadioWest about the history of the LGBTQ+ experience in Utah.
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Professorship in Buddhist Studies
The University of Utah has been awarded the 2023 Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation New Professorship in Buddhist Studies. The grant program, administered by the American Council of Learned Societies, ACLS, provides four years of seed funding to institutions of higher education to support new teaching positions in Buddhist studies.
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Who Was in and Who was Out? A Conversation with U Professor Susie Porter
While doing research for her 2003 publication, “Working Women in Mexico City,” Susie Porter, professor of history and gender studies and director of the Center for Latin American Studies at the University of Utah, had to decide who was in and who was out. Who is working class and who is not? How does this matter? Were seamstresses and secretaries included in conversations of the working class and factory workers?
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College of Humanities Student Awards 2023
Madeika Vercella - Student Convocation Speaker; Kailee Ferret - Outstanding Senior; Samuel Judd - Excellence in Humanities; Ellle Moulton - Excellence in Humanities
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Congratulations Class of 2023!
In my first year as dean, I have had the pleasure of meeting many of you and I’m continually impressed with your energy, work ethic, amazing achievements, and your ability to juggle both your personal and academic responsibilities. Humanities students work tirelessly and have high aspirations.
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2023 Distinguished Alumni Awarded to Danny Chi
Danny Chi, senior director of communications and west coast publicity for ESPN, has been selected for the University of Utah’s College of Humanities Distinguished Alumni Award. Chi received a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication with an emphasis in public relations from the U.
Events
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Jun 08
Thursday
Ongoing through 6/10/23DLI Summer Institute
Language & Communication Bldg (LNCO)
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Jun 12
Monday
French Teacher Workshop
Language & Communication Bldg (LNCO)
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Jul 13
Thursday
Corpus Workshop
Language & Communication Bldg (LNCO)
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Jul 25
Tuesday
Spanish Teacher Workshop
Language & Communication Bldg (LNCO)
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Sep 28
Thursday
Wilson Lecture
Tanner Irish Humanities Building - Carolyn (CTIHB)
Now, more than ever, we need the humanities.
Now, more than ever, the humanities need you.