On Arts and Sciences we dive into all that's going on at the College of Arts and Sciences at Rockhurst University: upcoming events, exciting programs, academic material, and student and faculty research.
Janelle Dempsey has gone on multiple study abroad trips and has the language chops to match. If you're not convinced that study abroad is for you, Janelle will convince you. Janelle is an undergraduate student in the School of Education at Rockhurst University. She is joined on this episode by Hilary Logan, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Education.
Iliana Guardado is a shoe-in for medical school, says her former adviser Annie Lee, but things will not be so simple, unfortunately. Iliana was born in El Salvador, and came to the United States with her family under Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Learn about TPS and how Iliana is doing everything she can to care for others and make an impact in spite of the uncertainty that comes with TPS.
Erin Backhaus and Allison Vermiglio have discovered a common trope in the films we love that is tacitly affirming male hegemony. As a part of the Deans' Undergraduate Research Fellowship, this summer they will be preparing a video essay to call attention to this trope and encourage viewers to more critically consume. Music provided by Night Owl.
Rockhurst students Anna Galligos and Mac Dumsky may not be heading to breezy shores for their summer vacations, but they are pursuing their passions and doing some fascinating research. Hear how they are looking into some unexpected consequences of essential oils and the possibility of organ regeneration. Music provided by Night Owl.
Dr. Craig Prentiss and Dr. Maureen Walsh discuss what it means to be faculty in a department of Theology and Religious Studies. They discuss their research and how their work fits into a Jesuit education. Music provided by Night Owl.
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