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Matthew Ancell Teaches About Finding Christ in Unlikely Places

By Julie Irvine
August 26, 2021 03:06 PM
As part of an Education Week lecture series on finding Christ in the Humanities, Matthew Ancell helped his audience discover the hidden symbolism in Caravaggio's religious paintings.
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Donald Parry Delivers Inspiring Classes to Kick Off Education Week

By Jess Dansie Anderson
August 18, 2021 03:51 PM
Amidst the confusion caused by the resurging pandemic, mask requests, and a campus filled with smoke, Professor Donald Parry (Asian & Near Eastern Languages) delivered two inspiring messages on the opening day of Education Week. Both classes filled the Wilkinson Center ballroom to capacity and had audiences alternating between laughter and tears—an experience that, although muffled by masks, was both refreshing and faith promoting.
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College of Humanities Faculty Members Gear Up for Education Week

By Heather Bergeson
August 11, 2021 09:28 AM
BYU Education Week is a cherished opportunity for faculty members to share their insights and research with the community.
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Classical Studies Students Shine at National Greek and Latin Translation Competitions

By Heather Bergeson
July 20, 2021 08:24 AM
Three BYU Classical studies students placed in the annual Maurine Dallas Watkins Greek and Latin Translation contest. Two of those same students also received the Edward Phinney Book Prize for receiving a perfect score on the College Greek Exam.
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Utah Educators and BYU Professors Gather for Central Utah Writing Project’s 13th Annual Summer Institute

By Heather Bergeson
July 16, 2021 06:31 PM
Writing can be an arduous pursuit, but teaching others how to write can be even more difficult. Educators from around the state met for three weeks to share insights and ideas on writing instruction for all grade levels.
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New Humanities Communications Team Structure and Manager

July 01, 2021 09:25 AM
We are pleased to announce the redesign of the communications arm of the College of Humanities. Given that both internal and public-facing communications are increasingly centered within digital media, what was formerly known as the Communications Team is now Digital Media and Communications (DMaC). This unit manages social, web, and print messaging for the College, including publishing a biannual alumni magazine, and is also tasked with helping departments with their digital messaging. We are pleased to announce the appointment of Josh Perkey as the manager of DMaC.
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Retiring BYU Professor Closes Teaching Chapter and Opens New Doors with "Witnesses" Film

By Heather Bergeson
June 30, 2021 12:43 PM
Professor Daniel Peterson (Asian and Near Eastern Languages) is wrapping up his time at BYU, but his work continues as "Witnesses" hits theaters.
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BYU Professors Win MHA Award for Their Publication “Mormon in Paris”

By Heather Bergeson
June 30, 2021 12:38 PM
Congratulations to Associate Dean Corry Cropper and Associate Professor Christopher Flood (French & Italian) for receiving the Mormon History Association (MHA) 2021 Best Book on International Mormon History award for their collaborative publication, Mormons in Paris: Polygamy on the French Stage.
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Q&A with Alumna Alyssa Baer

June 23, 2021 08:00 AM
Recent alumna Alyssa Baer shares her story and advice for students interested in the Digital Humanities program.
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Kerry Soper Appointed as Department Chair for Comparative Arts & Letters

By Sage Wheeler Brown
June 21, 2021 01:50 PM
Kerry Soper has been appointed as department chair for the Department of Comparative Arts & Letters. Soper succeeds Carl Sederholm, who has served in this capacity since 2015. “Carl Sederholm has been an exemplary and effective leader, helping the department expand with the addition of Art History and demonstrating respect and love for his faculty," commented Dean Miller. "He has willingly agreed to continue his service as chair through the balance of 2021 while Professor Soper co-directs the London Study Abroad Program during fall semester.”
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Dan Dewey Appointed as Department Chair for Linguistics

By Sage Wheeler Brown
June 21, 2021 12:14 PM
Professor Dan Dewey (Linguistics) has been appointed as department chair for the Department of Linguistics. Dewey succeeds Professor Norm Evans, who has served in this capacity for the past few years.
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Richard McBride Appointed as Department Chair for Asian and Near Eastern Languages

By Sage Wheeler Brown
June 21, 2021 12:10 PM
Dean of the College of Humanities, J. Scott Miller, has appointed Richard McBride as chair of the BYU Department of Asian & Near Eastern Languages. McBride succeeds Dana Bourgerie, who has been serving as department chair since June 2015. “Dana has led the department in word and deed," remarked Dean Miller. "He has been encouraging and supportive of faculty development and curriculum
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