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While it’s expected that a professor of English can discuss the finer points of Shakespeare, it’s not always a given that they can do so in a manner that is easily understood and engenders excitement and interest. 51�Թ�’s John Garrison is one of those who can — and does.

The American Philosophical Society has awarded Sharon Quinsaat a $6,000 grant for her project, “Understanding Support for U.S. Conservative and Right-Wing Politics among Filipino Immigrants.”

The fellowship is open to senior women who are fluent in French, Spanish, or Portuguese with plans for a career and graduate study in a public service field in Latin America and Latin American communities.

Harold Kasimow, Ph.D. — George Drake Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies at 51�Թ� — is a leading scholar on interreligious dialogue and the author of several books. He will speak

Truman Scholars demonstrate outstanding leadership potential, a commitment to a career in government or the nonprofit sector, and academic excellence.

Why one student decided to concentrate in peace and conflict studies

Faculty are not only mentors and advisers — they’re role models for how to navigate classes, careers, and life.

If you’re interested in making the world a better place, Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies is a class where you’ll develop flexibility and nimbleness to pursue your vision.

When the FBI began mass incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II, Buddhist priests were among the first to be incarcerated. "American Sutra" tells the story of Japanese American Buddhists (the largest group of Buddhists in the United States at that time) in the context of anti-Japanese sentiment during World War II and draws parallels to contemporary challenges to religious freedom facing Americans today.

51�Թ� conference, March 9-10, 2018, includes keynote speech, faculty-led discussions, presentations of student papers