New humanities class explores the history of the ‘self’ from B.C. to VR
Source: Yale News
A course at Yale University examines the intersections of individuality, society, and technology.
Culture & Society
5 Ways Millennials Will Transform The Workplace In 2018
Source: Forbes
The author of this article predicts several ways the millenial generation will change the world of business.
Researchers Study Effects Of Social Media On Young Minds
Source: NPR
Ever wonder what using social media does to your brain? Read to learn what one team of researchers found when exploring this topic.
UChicago research finds location plays critical role in assimilation of U.S. immigrants
Source: University of Chicago
This article highlights recent research that suggests immigrants assimilate into American culture in different ways in different parts of the country.
Exotic pets: Why do Americans keep dangerous animals?
Source: BBC
Journalist Louis Theroux visits the owners of exotic pets to discover their appeal.
Flexible Work Alone Won’t Create Gender Equality, but These Things Might
Source: Slate
Author Brigid Shulte examines why work flexibile work hours don’t always affect gender equaity and describes four other things that can help.
A Deeper Look at the Politicians Who Passed the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Source: Smithsonian
This article notes some of the key players in the passing of the Civil Rights Act. Roll over the hotspots in the image to find out more about each person.
Jack London’s mark on literature
Source: Sonoma Index-Tribune
Professor and author Jeanne C. Reesman extols the writing of Jack London.
Writers Work in Mobile Studios at This Incredible Residency in Massachusetts
Source: Dwell
The Mastheads, a residency program for writers, built five small studios inspired by famous local authors, such as Henry David Thoreau and Nathaniel Hawthorne, for its recipients to work in.
African American Spirituals
Source: Library of Congress
Why might singing be important for laboring slaves? Click this link to learn more about the important roles folksongs called spirituals played in the lives of slaves.