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The humanities teach us to question the world around us in order to better understand our place within it. In the humanities, we seek to understand the nuances of cultural issues, to interpret human experience, and to appreciate the power of words and ideas. By studying humanities, we broaden our historical, ethical, social and international perspectives while enhancing ourselves intellectually and creatively.
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Season 3, Episode 10 - Humor and Science
In celebration of National Humor Month, Sara Yeo, associate professor of communication, discusses her research about using humor to communicate science -why scientists use humor, how they use it and how it affects people’s attitudes.
News
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Using Emotion and Humor to Combat Science Misinformation
Misinformation in public debates about scientific issues such as vaccinations and climate change can be found all over the internet, especially on social media. In a new study, Sara K. Yeo, associate professor of communication at the University of Utah, examines why it’s so difficult to detect science misinformation and suggests that using humor may help combat the issue.
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Digital NEH Workshop for Faculty
This NEH workshop will give attendees the opportunity to learn from senior program officer, Jennifer Serventi, about the many funding opportunities offered by the endowment.
Awards
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John R. Park Debate Society Wins International Championship; Top Four-Year Honors
The John R. Park Debate Society competed in the International Forensics Association's 31st Annual Tournament & Conference on March 13-14, 2021. In the U's third appearance at the tournament, students won an event, placed in finals in nine additional events, earned top four awards in two out of three debate events, finished second place overall awards, and took first place honors among four-year universities by out performing Yale University, the University of Washington, and Vanderbilt University among the 38 programs in attendance.
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John R. Park Debate Society Ends Regular Season on a High Note
The John R. Park Debate Society competed in the Trapper Rendezvous hosted by Northwest College on February 19th and 20th. At the tournament, the Debate Society earned the top overall award with individual competitors winning all three debate events offered at the tournament, as well as five other competitive events.
Events
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Apr 13
Tuesday
12pm - 1pmAuthor Meets Readers with Heather Houser
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Apr 13
Tuesday
4pm - 5pmGCSC Seminar: Liliana Caughman, Northwest Indian College--“From Climate Action to Climate Justice: How scenarios, partnerships, and community priorities are driving equitable urban sustainability and resilience planning in Portland, Oregon”
Zoom
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Apr 13
Tuesday
7pm - 9pmShadow Flowers Movie Screening
Utah Film Center Website
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Apr 15
Thursday
1pm - 2pmFilm Screening: 4 Waters-Deep Implicancy and conversation with film creators
Zoom
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Apr 15
Thursday
6pm - 7pmEGSA Speaker Series - Jack Halberstam Public Lecture and Conversation
Zoom
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Apr 15
Thursday
6pm - 7:30pmGardening, Ecology, and Social Justice: Personal and Community Stories
Virtual
Faculty Publications
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