Author: kerith

  • Meet an Alum – Breahna Wilson (MA ’13)

    MAPH alumna Breahna Wilson took an unconventional path to MAPH: after pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Scripps College, Breahna decided to explore Cultural Policy. Through the Cultural Policy option, Breahna was able to examine the intersections between economics and the humanities, ultimately leading her to a job in wealth management, a job which…

  • Meet an Alum – Mercedes Trigos (MA ’13)

    Connections between academic work in MAPH and careers in service – whether in non-profits, through education, or as an entrepreneur – are essential to thinking about how the humanities function in practice as well as in the academy. Mercedes Trigos (MA ’13) graciously agreed to share some of her thoughts on the transition from MAPH…

  • Meet an Alum – Harriett Green

    Check out this MAPH Alumni Interview with Harriett Green, AM ’07, English and Digital Humanities Library at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign for reflections on library science and life after MAPH.   What was your favorite thing about your MAPH year? My MAPH year was actually two years:  I worked full time at the University…

  • MAPH goes to ARTBAR!

    On Friday, December 6th, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm, join MAPH students and alumni for ARTBAR, an evening of socializing, drinks, live performance, and art activities at the Hyde Park Art Center (5020 S. Cornell Avenue Chicago, IL 60615). The evening will include: Hands on art-making in 2 of the following media: clay, screenprinting, and…

  • Colloquium Launch Party – November 15 – Sign up now!

      The editors of Colloquium invite you to the Third Issue Launch Party/First Birthday Party!   REGISTER HERE to save yourself a spot.  

  • Meet an Alum – Jennifer Harris (MA ’02)

    Jennifer Harris (MA ’02) is a Development and Communications Consultant. During her MAPH year, Jennifer focused on gender studies. Jennifer graciously took the time to answer my questions about how MAPH life and study intersect with work in development and fundraising, giving a unique perspective on how the humanities permeate what often seems more like…

  • Bart Pushaw (’13) on Fulbright in Estonia

    Below is an update from recent MAPH Alum Bart Pushaw (’13) on his Fulbright in Estonia. For graduate students interested in applying for Fulbright, the deadline for the 2014-15 year is September 30th, 2013. You can find more information on the University of Chicago’s Graduate Affairs website.  In his book Estonia: A Ramble Through the Periphery, Alexander Theroux…

  • Greg Langen on The Odyssey Project Internship: Freedom and its Discontents

    Check out MAPH Alumnus Greg Langen’s (’13) reflections on his internship at the Odyssey Project. Also be sure to see the Odyssey Project’s latest issue of In Medias Res, edited by Greg Langen.    A liberal arts education is, on the graduation speech level, freedom granting. With the powers of critical thinking and a strong (passable) handle…

  • Side Dish Mag: Writing in the AfterMAPH

    A post from Emma Martin (AM ’11) on her new writing project, Side Dish mag, a community blog for writers and non-writers alike:

  • A Day in the Life: An Externship at the Hyde Park Art Center

    Here is a post from Keri Asma, MA ’13,on her recent externship to the Hyde Park Art Center. Keri is also one of the MAPH mentors for the upcoming year, so you’ll probably be hearing from her fairly often. Externships are opportunities for recently graduated or current Master’s and PhD students to shadow alumni in…