James Moeser, Chancellor Emeritus, publishes book of speeches from 2000-2008

UNC-Chapel Hill Chancellor Emeritus James Moeser discusses his recent book The State of the University, 2000-2008. The book is a collection of major addresses delivered during his tenure.

Robyn Schroeder, Director, Humanities for the Public Good

Robyn Schroeder, Director of Initiatives for the “Humanities for the Public Good” grant, sits down with us to discuss public humanities and her goals for increasing scholarly engagement with the public at UNC-Chapel Hill. Her work is housed here at Hyde Hall.

Learn more about the grant at hpg.unc.edu/. Apply for faculty/graduate student grants at hpg.unc.edu/grants-calls-applications/.

Kia Caldwell, Associate Professor, Department of Africa, African American, Diaspora Studies

A Faculty Fellow and Academic Leadership Fellow, Kia Caldwell discusses the current state of politics in Brazil, with particular focus on human rights activist Marielle Franco, and the circumstances that led to her assassination on March 14, 2018.

Daniel Sherman, Distinguished Professor, Art and History

Daniel Sherman tells us about his current research project on an archaeological dig in Glozel, France. He also discusses his interest in Critical Museum Studies, how museums are “political,” as well as what they are doing now to engage audiences. Sherman is the Lineberger Distinguished Professor of Art and History and a Spring 2017 IAH Faculty Fellow.

Jennifer Ho, Associate Director, talks about the 30 for 30 Campaign

Dr. Jennifer Ho, who is a Professor in the English and Comparative Literature Department, discusses the 30 for 30 campaign, encouraging IAH Faculty Fellows to help support future fellowships in commemoration of the Institute’s 30th anniversary. She also talks about the challenges and rewards of her current writing projects. To participate, go to our Give Now page.

Zia Haider Rahman, Author, 2018 Reckford Lecturer

Zia Haider Rahman, author of the highly acclaimed 2014 novel In the Light What We Know, delivered the Mary Stevens Reckford Memorial Lecture in European Studies on Feb. 22. The lecture, entitled: “Brexit The Reckoning,” examines the political, economic, racial, and social implications of Great Britain’s decision to leave the European Union. Rahman discusses his favorite authors and his process for dealing with writer’s block.

IAH Honors Collaboration Grant: Associate Professor Mariska Leunissen (Philosophy), Jake Rohde (’17)

Associate Professor Mariska Leunissen (Philosophy) and UNC Honors Alumnus Jake Rohde (Class of 2017), worked together as part of the inaugural IAH Honors Collaboration Grant. The Grant offers a $2,000 award to students and pairs them with a Faculty Fellow to get a unique research opportunity. We also had the opportunity to sit in on one of their sessions, where they researched the work of Aristotle. Rohde went on to Yale to pursue a graduate degree in Classics and Philosophy.

Chris Clemens, Senior Associate Dean for Natural Sciences

IAH Director Mark Katz interviews astrop

Meenu Tewari, Associate Professor, City and Regional Planning

Faculty Fellow Meenu Tewari discusses her current book project on urban development in India, specifically regarding connecting people to water. She also talks about how she entered the academic side of planning as well as future writing projects she hopes to pursue outside her field.

Charles Price, Associate Professor, Anthropology

Charles Price discusses the work he did during his Fall 2017 Faculty Fellowship: his current book project on collective identity formation among the Rastafarians. He also talks about his path in becoming an anthropology professor, as well as two highly influential books.

Best podcasts of 2017

In this episode, we take a look back at some of Clay and Philip‘s favorite interviews of the year, including Rev. William J. Barber II, Mai Nguyen (City and Regional Planning), Sam Amago (Romance Studies) and the winners of the IAH Honors Collaboration Grant.

T Bone Burnett, Music Producer

T Bone Burnett is an Oscar-winning music producer, musician, and songwriter. As the producer of the soundtrack O Brother, Where Art Thou?, he renewed interest in American roots music. He received a Grammy Award for that album, for the soundtracks Cold Mountain (2004), Walk the Line (2006), Crazy Heart (2010), and for Raising Sand (2007). He shares his earliest memories of music and insight on current projects. He also talks about the process of his many music collaborations as well as his views on analog and digital technologies in music production.

“In the Shadow of Ferguson,” an IAH-sponsored event through the Arts and Social Justice Grant

Mai Nguyen, Associate Professor and Associate Chair in the Department of City and Regional Planning, discusses the Dec. 8 multimedia event, “In the Shadow of Ferguson.” The multimedia performance tells the history of the St. Louis suburb from the 1896 U.S. Supreme Court decision Plessy v. Ferguson through the recent police shooting of Michael Brown. The Institute for the Arts and Humanities is sponsoring “Shadow” through its Arts and Social Justice Grant. Nguyen is also the New Faculty Program (NFP) Director at the Institute. She announces an NFP Collaboration Grant.

Stephanie Elizondo Griest, Assistant Professor, English and Comparative Literature

IAH Faculty Fellow and Margaret R. Shuping Fellow of Creative Nonfiction Stephanie Elizondo Griest discusses her latest book, All the Agents and Saints: Dispatches from the Borderlands and how the fellowship helped her complete the book. She also talks about the amazing gift of time a fellowship affords faculty who devote so much time to students.

Enrique Neblett, Associate Professor, Department of Psychology and Neuroscience

Faculty Fellow Enrique Neblett discusses his clinical psychology research on racism and health, especially the effects on African-American youth. He also talks about the work of growing funding during his research leave, as well as the books and teaching moments that inspire him.