The Department of Humanities
The Department of Humanities offers courses and programs that investigate the cultural, social, and scientific contexts that inform contemporary culture. Special emphasis is given to research in the following areas: the study of science, technology, and society; the study of communication and media; the study of professional ethics; and the study of multicultural and international literature. The department is committed to viewing the humanities as a coherent model for examining human society.NEWS
Professor Friedman's new paper available in First Monday
Parts I and II of Professor Friedman and Brian Whitworth's "Reinventing Academic Publishing Online" are available in First Monday, http://www.firstmonday.org
Professors Friedman and Brownstein to speak in Berlin
Professors Friedman and Brownstein, along with Brian Whitworth, have had their paper accepted for the 6th International Conference on Technology, Knowledge and Society, which will take place in Berlin during January 2010
Jon Curley's Work to Appear at the Newark Museum
Jon Curley has collaborated with Newark-based filmmakers, Marylou Tibaldo- Bongiorno and Jerome Bongiorno, on a film about contemporary Newark that will be exhibited at the Newark Museum for its Centennial Celebration, September 22-January 10. Curley wrote and recorded the poems that accompany the film. It will be shown in tandem with the 1920 avant-garde film, Manhatta, and become a permament part of the museum's collection.
Jon Curley's New Poetry Volume
Dos Madres Press will publish Jon Curley's poetry volume, New Shadows, this month.
Elena Alexander published in Big City Lit
Big City Lit will publish a poem by Elena Alexander in their Fall issue.
Professor Rothenberg is going on an arctic expedition of artists and scientists this Fall.
Professor David Rothenberg's New Book to be Published by Bloomsbury Press
Professor Rothenberg has signed a contract with Bloomsbury Press to publish his next book, on the evolution of beauty in nature and art, to come out in the Fall of 2011.
Professor Rothenberg's new record "Whale Music Remixed" is out on iTunes, Amazon, and at a music store near you.
EVENTS
Click here for Fall 2009 Videography Den schedule
Professor Eric Katz speaks at the conference of the International Society for the Study or Religion, Nature and Culture
Professor Katz was a plenary speaker at the conference of the International Society for the Study or Religion, Nature and Culture (ISSRNC) on July 26, 2009 in Amsterdam. His talk was called "The Paradox of Progress".
Campus Theatre Interest Meeting on September 9th
Get to know us and ask your questions about campus theatre! 2:30-4:00 September 9th Jim Wise Theatre,
Professor Burt Kimmelman's Poetry Reading, September 15
Professor Kimmelman will read at The Carriage House Poetry Series on Tuesday, September 15th, 8:00 pm at the Kuran Arts Center 75 North Martine Avenue Fanwood, NJ 07023.
AUDITIONS FOR HELL HATH NO FURY: THE RAP AND ROLL STORY OF MEDEA Based on MEDEA by Euripides
September 14th and 15th 2009 from 6-9pm; Call Backs: September 17th from 6-9pm
