HUMANITIES CAFÉ

Join us for the Humanities Cafe on January 17!

When
8 a.m. – 8 a.m., Jan. 17, 2024

We look forward to welcoming you to the spring semester at the Humanities Café on January 17! Join us for free hot beverages and delectable treats to warm up your spring semester. Say hello to our faculty, advisors and other friendly folks and learn more about summer study abroad programs, scholarships, classes and more!

HUMANITIES CAFÉ

Wednesday, January 17

9 AM – 12 PM

Alumni Plaza, Main Campus

A sidewalk location in the center of the UA Mall

 

For more information, visit humanities.arizona.edu/humanities-café or contact us at cohadv@arizona.edu

 

Hope to see you there!

Winter 2023 Convocation

College of Humanities

When
9 – 11 a.m., Dec. 15, 2023

HUMANITIES WINTER CONVOCATION
(All Fall/Winter graduate and undergraduate candidates: BA, BS, BGS, BIS, MA & PHD)

Friday, December 15, 2023
9:00 AM
Student Union Memorial Center Grand Ballroom
Attire: Cap and Gown required for all undergraduates; cap, gown and hood required for MA/PhD candidates
Doors open at 8:00 AM, pre-show starts at 8:30 AM and the ceremony begins promptly at 9:00 AM.  
Live Stream will be available. 

More information is on the College of Humanities webpage here.

Take A Break!

Open House Reception

When
9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Dec. 7, 2023

Religious Studies at the University of Arizona is excited to host an End-of-Semester break for all majors and minors.  All Religious Studies students and friends are welcome to participate.  The event will take place in the courtyard at the Learning Services Building.


Prizes, raffles, coffee and food!


Bring a friend!


Date: Thursday, December 7, 2023 (Reading Day)
Time: Drop in any time between 9:30AM – 11:30AM

Location: Learning Services Building (LSB) Courtyard, 1512 E. First Street
 

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Alia Bushaw

Ticket Sales Representative
Tucson Roadrunners
B.A.
Religious Studies
2022
B.A.
Classics
2022

A background in the Humanities gives me the unique advantage in communicating and understanding people with backgrounds different than my own.

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Alia Bushaw

Funding for Winter Session Study of Greek!

Dec. 1, 2023
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The Department of Religious Studies and Classics is excited to offer support to University of Arizona students (any major/minor) who would like to begin their study of Ancient Greek this winter!  

GRK 101 - Elementary Classical Greek I will be available fully online during the upcoming Winter Session. 

For UA students interested in enrolling in GRK 101 in Winter 2023, the Department is offering multiple scholarships for full or partial support of Winter Session tuition. To be eligible for this funding, students must commit to enrolling in GRK 102 in the Spring 2024 semester.

GRK 101 can count toward the minors in New Testament Language & Literature, Ancient Greek, the language requirement for the major in Classics, and University of Arizona general language requirements. 

To apply for funding to help cover Winter 2023 tuition for GRK 101, please submit your application materials by Monday, December 4, 2023. Application materials should be submitted as email attachments to Ms. Marcela Thompson at marcelathompson@arizona.edu.

The application must include 1) a statement of application and 2) a University of Arizona transcript. Detailed instructions are as follows:

  1. Please submit a statement of application, which includes the following:

  • At the top of your statement, please list 1) your name, 2) your University of Arizona email address, 3) your major(s) and minor (if applicable), 4) your anticipated graduation date from the University of Arizona, and 5) a statement confirming that you have enrolled in GRK 102 for the following Spring semester.
  • In 1-2 pages, respond to the following prompts:
    • Describe what you find interesting about studying classical Greek. Why would you like to pursue this course of study?
    • Describe your commitment and ability to devote significant time to the study of classical Greek during Winter Session.
    • Briefly discuss your financial needs for tuition coverage for Winter Session.
    • Note any academic strengths and qualifications you have that will help you make the most of this opportunity for intensive language study.
    • Finally, please list the name and contact information of a UA faculty member who can serve as a reference for you.
  1. The application also requires a University of Arizona transcript. It is fine to send an unofficial transcript.

 

To apply, please email all application materials listed above to Ms. Marcela Thompson (marcelathompson@arizona.edu) by December 4, 2023.

Questions? Contact Dr. Karen Seat at kkseat@arizona.edu 

RELIC Watch Party (Episode 3 of Shiny Happy People)

RELIC Club Event

When
5:30 – 6:30 p.m., Nov. 28, 2023

The Religious Studies student club will continue watching Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets. This is a docuseries on Amazon Prime following the famous Duggar family from TLC's hit show 19 Kids and Counting and their involvement in the new religious movement Institute in Basic Life Principles, commonly known as (IBLP).

All students interested in Religious Studies are welcome to attend!

Hosted by the Religious Studies Student Club, RELIC.

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RELIC Watch Party (Episode 2 of Shiny Happy People)

RELIC Club Event

When
5:30 – 6:30 p.m., Nov. 7, 2023

The Religious Studies student club will continue watching Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets. This is a docuseries on Amazon Prime following the famous Duggar family from TLC's hit show 19 Kids and Counting and their involvement in the new religious movement Institute in Basic Life Principles, commonly known as (IBLP).

All students interested in Religious Studies are welcome to attend!

Hosted by the Religious Studies Student Club, RELIC.

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Sufism: Islamic Mystical Piety

RELIC Club Event

When
10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Oct. 24, 2023

In this talk, Prof. Austin O’Malley, Assistant Professor of Persian and Iranian Studies, will give a history of Sufism’s historical development and its impact on society and culture.
We will also discuss how it has been misunderstood in Western scholarship and popular culture.

Open to all!

Hosted by the Religious Studies Student Club, RELIC

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