College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences
The Roundtable Perspective: The Films of Paul Schrader
Michelle E. Moore, Ph.D., professor of english at the College of DuPage joins host Thomas J. Roach, Ph.D. to discuss the work of acclaimed screenwriter, director and critic, Paul Schrader.
The Roundtable Perspective: Critical Race Theory Controversy
Patrick Anderson, Ph.D., assistant professor of philosophy at Central State University joins host Lee Artz, Ph.D. to discuss Critical Race Theory’s origins.
Representation of Mexicanness In Animated Films
As part of the CHESS Distinguished Speakers Series, Manuel Martin-Rodriguez, Ph.D., Professor of Literature give an an in-depth look at how Mexico and Mexicans are represented in children’s films, and why it is important to analyze that field.
The Roundtable Perspective: Doctor Who Fandom
Paul Booth, Ph.D., professor of Media and Cinema Studies at DePaul University joins host Thomas J. Roach, Ph.D. to discuss the study of fandom and the influence of fans on the television franchise, Doctor Who.
Empire by Invitation: Afghanistan and Forever Wars
Nafiz Shahrani, Ph.D. is a professor of anthropology for Central Asian & Middle Eastern Studies from Indiana University Bloomington and will be hosting a talk on Afghanistan and Forever Wars.
The Roundtable Perspective: Black Influence on Horror Films
In a special Halloween themed episode, Robin R. Means Coleman, Ph.D., professor of communication studies at Northwestern University joins host Thomas J. Roach, Ph.D.
It’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint: Anti-Racist Educators’ Journey
Malik S. Henfield, Ph.D, professor and founder of the Institute for Racial Justice and Janice Byrd, Ph.D., associate professor of counselor education talk about an anti-racist educators’ journey of engaging in self-work and connecting theory to practice.
Building Community Through the Arts: Day of the Dead Celebration
Join us for a Day of the Dead celebration! The event will have food, fun, games, music and dance. It will be family friendly and open to the community.
The Roundtable Perspective: Gravity and Gravitational Waves
Shane L. Larson, Ph.D., and Lee Artz, Ph.D., discuss the concept of gravity, the study of gravitational waves and why this field is important.
The Roundtable Perspective: The Work of Yoko Tawada
Lisa Jennings, Ph.D., and Thomas J. Roach, Ph.D., discuss the changing nature of language and how Tawada is able to break boundaries and manipulate mediums using different languages.