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May 12, 2008

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05/12/08

Faculty / Staff | Humanities:  History sheds light on current human rights issues

In a wide-ranging interview, Mark von Hagen reflects on aspects of the history department and his role in shaping its future.

05/09/08

Humanities:  Professor examines Bard’s work through colorblind lens

In her book assisstant professor Ayanna Thompson examines the timelessness of Shakespeare and how it is challenged when actors of color are involved.

05/08/08

Humanities | Students | Research:  Sun Angel Scholarship funds research in the humanities

Three undergraduate students receive the Sun Angel Excellence in the Humanities Research Scholarship, which affords students the chance to pursue a research project in their field of study.

05/08/08

Faculty / Staff | Humanities:  Tirosh-Samuelson to become director of Jewish Studies

In sharing her vision, Tirosh-Samuelson says that Jewish Studies at ASU will focus on research, teaching and community outreach.

05/08/08

Faculty / Staff | Community | Grants / Awards:  Faculty develop Spanish screener for language disorders

A four-year grant has been awarded to develop the first Spanish language screening measure to identify children at risk for language impairment.

05/07/08

Students:  ASU forensics team repeats its top 10 status

The ASU forensics team finished sixth at the National Forensics Association Championships Tournament held in April.

05/07/08

University | Humanities:  Humanities programs illuminate university innovation

As ASU emerges as a comprehensive knowledge enterprise committed to discovery, creativity and innovation, the humanities are playing a vital role in that mission.

05/07/08

Grants / Awards | Social Science:  ASU takes ‘Kids Voting’ to the world's newest state: Kosova

ASU's Melikian Center for Russian, Eurasian and East European Studies is developing a curriculum and training teachers as part of a new "Kids Voting" program being implemented in Kosova.

05/07/08

Education | Humanities | Grants / Awards:  Teaching grant enlivens history classes

A three-year grant is improving public school teachers' knowledge, understanding and appreciation of American history.