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“Charity Never Faileth” Panel Cultivates a Conversation About the Importance of Religious Diversity
By Hannah Berglund
April 28, 2021 02:43 PM
The American Studies program hosted a webinar on religious diversity on April 2nd, featuring four panelists with common values of acceptance and understanding.
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BYU Alumna Jessica Olson Celebrates Release of Her Debut Novel
By Heather Bergeson
April 26, 2021 10:37 PM
Olson’s first novel, Sing Me Forgotten, was published in March of 2021 by HarperCollins and is a testament to her perseverance as a writer.
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Professor David Jensen Named Associate Chair of the Philosophy Department
By Conor Thomas
April 15, 2021 12:26 PM
The Department of Philosophy has named Professor David Jensen as associate chair to Professor David Laraway, the current chair of the department. Jensen served previously as the associate chair of the department with the last department chair as well. In this associate chair position, Jensen will assist Laraway in governing and administrative efforts of the department.
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April 2021 Graduation Info
April 05, 2021 10:19 AM
Important Information for April 2021 Graduates in the College of Humanities
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The Chinese Flagship Program Builds Bridges Through Debate
By Conor Thomas
April 02, 2021 01:16 PM
Students taking the debate course learn important skills and cultural attitudes to prepare them for life abroad.
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Silent Struggles
By Molly Ogden Welch
March 29, 2021 05:12 PM
How ASL Students and Professors Have Dealt with COVID-19 Restrictions
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English Reading Series Goes Online, Brings in Big Names
By Conor Thomas
March 23, 2021 11:23 PM
Despite the challenges of remote campus events, members of the English department feel that the English reading series event is now better than ever.
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BYU English Department Hosts First Virtual English Symposium
By Heather Bergeson
March 12, 2021 01:21 PM
With hundreds of participants and attendees, this year’s English Symposium was a massive success despite the challenges of moving to an online format.
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Graduate Student Brings Innovative Ideas to Online Language Learning
By Conor Thomas
March 12, 2021 11:35 AM
Michael Peck leads out in bringing new learning opportunities to his Kekchi class.
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The BYU Philosophy Club Tackles Tough Questions
March 12, 2021 11:26 AM
For the BYU Philosophy Club, many of today's most pressing issues can be understood through reasoned discussion.
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College of Humanities Hosts 9th Annual 3MT Competition
By Molly Ogden Welch
March 01, 2021 09:48 AM
Humanities students competed in the annual 3 Minute Thesis competition on Thursday, where 3 students came away with cash prizes. The first place winner will have the chance to present their three-minute thesis at the university competition on March 11.
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French Literature Professor Writes Horror Analysis, Gets Picked for Series Editor Position
By Molly Ogden Welch
February 26, 2021 06:46 PM
French literature professor Marc Olivier made a splash with his book "Household Horror: Cinematic Fear and the Secret Life of Everyday Objects," landing him a series editor position for a new series, Icons of Horror.
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College of Humanities Alumna Receives Prestigious Editing Scholarship
By Heather Bergeson
February 26, 2021 06:46 PM
College of Humanities alumna Lori Fuller Sosa recently received an editing scholarship sponsored by ACES: The Society for Editing.
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BYU English Department Mourns Loss of Beloved Professor and Friend
By Heather Bergeson
February 26, 2021 11:05 AM
Associate Professor Brandie Siegfried passed away peacefully on February 16, 2021, after a battle with cancer. She will be greatly missed by her friends, family, colleagues, and students, all of whom benefitted from her passion for literature, truth, and beauty.
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Translation and Localization: Connecting the World One Language at a Time
By Molly Ogden Welch
February 22, 2021 01:49 PM
BYU is rapidly expanding the translation and localization minor, a program that will have lasting impacts on the lives of people around the world.
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Retired Japanese-Teaching Faculty Member Receives Prestigious Translation Award
By Molly Ogden Welch
February 22, 2021 10:04 AM
Retired professor Van C. Gessel recently received a lifetime-achievement award honoring his work in Japanese translation.
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Big Changes Ahead for BYU’s English Department
By Heather Bergeson
February 18, 2021 12:16 PM
Just before the semester began, the BYU English Department announced a redesigned English major, which includes changes to the offered courses and requirements of the degree.
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Julia Flanders Speaks on the Intricacies of Digitized Text
By Heather Bergeson
February 10, 2021 09:02 PM
Julia Flanders, a pioneer in the digitization of text and the creation of online corpora, addressed BYU and University of Utah professors and students regarding her work.
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