Heather Bergeson
Humanities Communications Writer
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Jazz and Democratic Character
May 02, 2020 12:00 AM
Professor Greg Clark (English) and Marcus Roberts, professional jazz pianist, worked together with Roberts’ band to demonstrate the unlikely connection between jazz and democracy.
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Shedding Light on the Dark Side of Vesuvius
April 12, 2020 12:00 AM
As part of The Leonardo museum’s Pompeii exhibition, Professor Roger Macfarlane lectured on the archaeological work that is happening at Mt. Vesuvius.
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BYU Radio Show Host Speaks at English Symposium Keynote Address
March 09, 2020 12:00 AM
Lisa Valentine Clark visited students as the keynote speaker for the annual English Symposium to talk about how her English teaching degree has shaped her life.
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P. A. Christensen Lecture: Exploring the Relationship between Music and Language
March 09, 2020 12:00 AM
Dr. Francesca Lawson presented her research on musicality in the interdisciplinary humanities as this year’s PA Christensen Lecturer.
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Student-Run Magazine Leading Edge Celebrates 75th Issue
March 09, 2020 12:00 AM
After forty years of bringing science fiction and fantasy stories to life, Leading Edge commemorates its founders and continues its legacy in the 75th issue.
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English Symposium Panel Discusses Experiences, Successes of Female Professors
March 04, 2020 12:00 AM
Four female panelists talked about their experiences pursuing a career while raising a family and shared how they were able to accomplish both.
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The Inklings: A Model for Creation within Community
February 26, 2020 12:00 AM
Dr. Diana Glyer visited BYU’s C.S. Lewis society to talk about Lewis, Tolkien, and the benefits of creative collaboration.
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BYU Students Faculty Participate in LTUE Conference
February 26, 2020 12:00 AM
Professors, students, and fans of science fiction and fantasy gathered at the Provo Marriott Hotel to attend the annual Life, the Universe, and Everything writing conference.
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English Department Reading Series Hosts Novelist Kirstin Chen
February 10, 2020 12:00 AM
Author Kirstin Chen read from her most recent novel, Bury What We Cannot Take, and shared insight on how she navigated writing about an unfamiliar culture in the historical fiction genre.
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