Why Do the Humanities Still Matter? Valuing Our Academic Home

Tim Henderson, Humanities Tennessee

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Janet Ayers Academic Center, JAAC 4094

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Presentation

Start Date

18-9-2017 12:00 PM

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Humanities Tennessee is an independent, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to developing a sense of community through statewide programs and grants focused on literature, history and culture. Founded in 1973 as a state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, our mission is to encourage mutual respect and understanding among Tennesseans by providing opportunities and resources for lifelong learning. Our programs include the annual Southern Festival of Books: A Celebration of the Written Word, the Appalachian and Tennessee Young Writers’ Workshops, the Conversation Project, Grants & Awards for teachers and community organizations, Chapter16.org and many more. Find out more at HumanitiesTennessee.org.

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Convocation Credit: Global Citizenship, Leadership, Diversity and the Professions

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Sep 18th, 12:00 PM

Why Do the Humanities Still Matter? Valuing Our Academic Home

Janet Ayers Academic Center, JAAC 4094

Humanities Tennessee is an independent, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to developing a sense of community through statewide programs and grants focused on literature, history and culture. Founded in 1973 as a state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, our mission is to encourage mutual respect and understanding among Tennesseans by providing opportunities and resources for lifelong learning. Our programs include the annual Southern Festival of Books: A Celebration of the Written Word, the Appalachian and Tennessee Young Writers’ Workshops, the Conversation Project, Grants & Awards for teachers and community organizations, Chapter16.org and many more. Find out more at HumanitiesTennessee.org.