Spring 2022
| PAGE | ARTICLE | TOPICS |
| From the Dean | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | From the dean | The dean reflects on the University’s new president, interdisciplinary research, and supporting graduate students and recent graduates. |
| Alumni Spotlight | ||
| 2 | Aha! | Paul Durica, AM’06, PhD’13, is a public historian at the Newberry Library and in the pubs. |
| Ideas | ||
| 4 | Two perspectives on queering the text | Two scholars explore texts through a queer lens via research and pedagogy. |
| Humanities at Work | ||
| 6 | Grit into grace | Jeri Lynne Johnson, AM’05, defies and diversifies expectations of a musical maestra. |
| Young Faculty Focus | ||
| 8 | New angles | Art History’s junior faculty look at the discipline from shifting perspectives. |
| Graduate Students | ||
| 10 | Ethics unleashed | A philosophy PhD student explores ethical theory, therapy, and the bond between humans and dogs. |
| On Campus | ||
| 12 | How to read a book | A course on bibliography and book history taught students to understand the entire book—not just the words. |
| In Memoriam | ||
| 13 | Excerpt: “Cruel Optimism” | In memory of Lauren Berlant, here is an excerpt from her most famous book, “Cruel Optimism.” |
