The Humanities and Public Life edited by Peter Brooks with Hilary Jewett (Bronx: Fordham University Press, 2014). My rating: 3 of 5 stars. There is no question but that the humanities are under fire. Budgets are being cut, sometimes whole departments. How then to justify the humanities within the university, without accepting “instrumentalization”, a term thrown around much in this book, which means roughly, being able to demonstrate some “deliverable” or bottom line worth. Peter Brooks, the editor of … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Humanities and Public Life
The End of the University
Live: “The End of the University?” Symposium
Please join us today for the "The End of the University?' Symposium with Santa Ono, President of the U. of Cincinnati. Time: 9:30am - 12 pm EST. Below are the links to use (and share with friends/colleagues): Go to: Event Page https://plus.google.com/events/cu4nmt7n49l6un35u0buscppeco Click on: You Tube link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpAenlTHC4E http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpAenlTHC4E PS. Don't forget to cast your vote in (and share with friends/colleagues) ESN March Madness 14 What is the … [Read more...] about Live: “The End of the University?” Symposium
An invitation to support ESN at year end . . .
The Emerging Scholars Network provides encouragement, vision, and connections that are vital to Christian students and faculty. In isolation, we wither; in community, we flourish. —David A. Vosburg, Associate Professor of Chemistry, Harvey Mudd College As we continue to await the coming of the Christ-child in these hopeful days of Advent, we are reminded of our call towards generosity in this season of gifts. InterVarsity's Emerging Scholars Network (ESN) could not exist without the generous efforts of its members … [Read more...] about An invitation to support ESN at year end . . .