Importance of Storytelling as a Skill
UO CAS
"Stories are drawn across cave walls, written into history books and verbally passed down through generations. The origins of storytelling are rooted in survival, and it’s such an essential skill, it’s a core part of the curriculum in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)."Storytelling is the most human thing we can do. So I wrote about it.
Read more at: cas.uoregon.edu
“Holy Cars, Sacred Hearts”
UO CAS
“In the Española Valley of northern New Mexico, lowriding is the culture. Widely considered the lowriding capital of the world, the towns of Española, Chimayó and surrounding areas comprise the epicenter of lowriding culture where modified 1964 Chevy Impalas, muralism, generations of family tradition and religion intersect. All of it was recently captured in a documentary, “Holy Cars Sacred Hearts,” produced by a graduate student in the College of Arts and Science’s (CAS) folklore and public culture program.”Read more at… humanities.uoregon.edu
Konturen 2026
UO CAS
“Konturen is an interdisciplinary journal that explores how borders, boundaries and defining figures are perceived across varying fields in the humanities. Each issue of Konturen is released biyearly, including theme-specific papers written by scholars from various locations of study. For as long as the journal has existed, it also tries to reach readers who are not narrowly focused on German literature.
For the 2026 issue of Konturen, the theme is Franz Kafka. Marking two years after the centennial of Kafka’s death, this issue aims to both analyze his work through uniquely modern lenses and to acknowledge new and exciting work being done on a writer as famous as Kafka. ”Read more at… humanities.uoregon.edu
Strauss Visiting Filmmaker Series with Director Rachel Lambert
UO CAS
“In its 11th year, the Strauss Visiting Filmmaker Series featured director Rachel Lambert. She screened her 2023 film, “Sometimes I Think About Dying,” followed by a Q&A with the audience. The next day she offered a two-hour directing masterclass for students studying cinema studies. At both events, Lambert shared her process as a filmmaker, her professional journey and advice for cinema studies students.”Read more at… humanities.uoregon.edu
Peace, Love, and Sound Revolution: The Sound of 1960s Counterculture
Align Magazine
"The 1960s in America was a culturally transformative time fueled by reform and resistance. The Civil Rights Movement, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Apollo 11 moon landing, and the Vietnam war stand out as a few of the most significant historical events from the decade. The United States’ involvement in foreign controversies and domestic unrest inspired massive reform amongst the American people who staged protests, sit-ins, and events to express disapproval. Specific to the Vietnam War, much of the general public condemned the US’s involvement in the conflict. Hundreds of thousands of Americans repulsed by actions occurring overseas took to public protests across the country. Although this anti-war protesting began on college campuses, it quickly expanded beyond school grounds and inspired an “anti” culture; one that advocated for love and opposed war."Read more at… alignmaguo.com
Alumni Profile: Lysley Tenorio
UO CAS
This past fall, I spoke with the lovely Lysley Tenorio about finding a niche, Eugene as an idyllic college town, following your gut, and navigating a career in creative writing. Full interview here: humanities.uoregon.edu