Published by admin on 30 Jun 2008
“This was a mythical trip, the final break with the hometown past, the home-leaving that I could almost taste. I was ready to bearhug my future.” A video blog by Jerry Shea, UNM Professor Emeritus of English.
From the original blog at MacInstruct.com
Published by admin on 27 Jun 2008
Chip Ware, curator of UNM’s Jonson Gallery, and Kathy Flynn, executive director of the National New Deal Preservation Association, New Mexico chapter, discuss New Mexico’s celebration of the 75th anniversary of the New Deal. From KUNM’s University Showcase, March 7, 2008.
Published by admin on 26 Jun 2008
Timothy Graham’s illustrated lecture on the history, art and symbolism of the Book of Kells, a medieval Celtic decorated gospel manuscript. Sponsored by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, UNM Continuing Education.
Watch the illustrated lecture on the Book of Kells
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Published by admin on 24 Jun 2008
Mary Beath reads selections from “Hiking Alone: Trails Out, Trails Home,” a collection of personal essays, at the UNM Bookstore.
Listen to Mary Beath’s reading.
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The book is available at the UNM Bookstore or from UNM Press.
Published by admin on 23 Jun 2008
Two UNM professors, Christine Sauer from the economics department and Peter L. White from the English and American Studies departments are taking a group of students to Germany to study this summer. They discuss details of their new international studies program with Karen Wentworth from the UNM Communication and Marketing Department.
Listen to the interview on the international studies program in Germany
Published by admin on 23 Jun 2008
Who owns the language? In the evolution of language, context matters. A video blog by Jerry Shea, UNM Professor Emeritus of English.
From the original blog at MacInstruct.com
Published by admin on 20 Jun 2008
Rachele Duke, professor of Italian, reads the first canto of the Divine Comedy in Italian, with English commentary.
“The Divine Comedy for Italians is the equivalent of the scriptures… It serves as a guide for our lives, it teaches us lessons on how to respect other people, on how to even face life and the ultimate crisis in a person’s life – death, to find hope, to find courage.”
Published by admin on 18 Jun 2008
Political Science Professor Mike Rocca on the 2008 election. New Mexico has three open seats in the House of Representatives and one in the Senate.
Published by admin on 16 Jun 2008
How much language change is too much? A video blog by Jerry Shea, UNM Professor Emeritus of English.
From the original blog at MacInstruct.com
Published by admin on 12 Jun 2008
The Bank of America/Larry Ahrens Golf Tournament is celebrating its 26th year benefiting the University of New Mexico Presidential Scholarship Program (PSP). Tournament spokesman Steve Carr talks about the Presidential Scholarship Program, tournament history and how to sign up for the most fun you’ll ever have helping pay college tuition.
Related Article: Bank of America / Larry Ahrens Golf Tournament Tees Off June 20
Published by admin on 09 Jun 2008
A video blog by Jerry Shea, UNM Professor Emeritus of English.
From the original blog at MacInstruct.com
Published by admin on 02 Jun 2008
Bruce Neville received a University Libraries Faculty Acknowledgement Award on April 29, 2008 for his scholarly work in the study of Wenteltrap shells. His lecture on “Molluscan Biogeography and the Value of Historical Collections” shows how mollusks can be used to answer big geographic questions such as how do species spread throughout the world?
The UL Faculty Acknowledgment Award is given to faculty members throughout the university for their contribution to the body of human knowledge. Neville is introduced by Johann van Reenen, assistant dean for research and instruction services.
Listen to Podcast (35:45 minutes)
View the PowerPoint presentation with shell images
Published by admin on 02 Jun 2008
A video blog by Jerry Shea, UNM Professor Emeritus of English.
From the original blog at MacInstruct.com
