On Friday, Dr. Sohini S. Pillai presented her work on different version of the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic. Dr. Pillai is an Assistant Professor of Religion and Director of Film and Media Studies at Kalamazoo College, where she teaches courses on religious traditions in South Asia, religion in cinema, and epic literature. She isContinue reading “Symposium: Krishna’s Mahabharatas”
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Honors Helps with Helene
Students who would like to help with Helene cleanup can do so through PEACE and earn community service points through Honors. You need 40 “choose your own” ACE points per year, and you can earn those through service — and Tampa Bay really needs your service. For volunteer hours to community points ratio, 1-2 hrsContinue reading “Honors Helps with Helene”
Timothy M. Smith Inspiration through Exploration Award: Alexi Jones in Ireland
My Timothy Smith trip took place in Ireland, a destination close to my heart (and research interests) because of its rich history, beautiful landscapes and welcoming people. During my travels to Galway, Derry/Londonderry, and Monkstown (about 30 minutes outside of Dublin) my research focus was Post-Troubles Ireland, and specifically what aspects of the peace processContinue reading “Timothy M. Smith Inspiration through Exploration Award: Alexi Jones in Ireland”