Think Humanities
Think Humanities
Kentucky Humanities is an independent, nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities in Washington, D.C. The Council is supported by the National Endowment and by private contributions. We are not a state agency, and we receive no state funds, but we are proud partners with Kentucky's cultural, heritage, arts, and tourism agencies.
Why are we Telling Kentucky's Story?
More than just history, by Kentucky's story we mean Kentucky's writers, inventors, judges, musicians, architects, doctors – in short, the contributions from every walk of life to the quality of life in Kentucky. We recognize a need to build civic engagement as well as literacy, and we want to involve all ages and all places from Pine Knot to Princeton. Everyone has a story to tell, and everyone can learn from the stories of others. These stories, taken together, are the stories of our communities, our counties, our regions, and our unique Kentucky culture and heritage. They are the basis of our pride and the basic premise of community.
What are the Humanities?
Humanity in all its forms. The humanities are the values by which we live, the ideas that organize our thinking, and all of the ways we communicate with each other. The humanities include the ways of knowing found in the academic disciplines of history, literature, and philosophy, as well as anthropology, sociology and psychology. But they encompass much more: religion, culture, the origins of Bluegrass music, the archaeology of landfills, Kentuckians' love for their counties, what they teach their children, why they make burgoo. All these things are the humanities.
Why are we Telling Kentucky's Story?
More than just history, by Kentucky's story we mean Kentucky's writers, inventors, judges, musicians, architects, doctors – in short, the contributions from every walk of life to the quality of life in Kentucky. We recognize a need to build civic engagement as well as literacy, and we want to involve all ages and all places from Pine Knot to Princeton. Everyone has a story to tell, and everyone can learn from the stories of others. These stories, taken together, are the stories of our communities, our counties, our regions, and our unique Kentucky culture and heritage. They are the basis of our pride and the basic premise of community.
What are the Humanities?
Humanity in all its forms. The humanities are the values by which we live, the ideas that organize our thinking, and all of the ways we communicate with each other. The humanities include the ways of knowing found in the academic disciplines of history, literature, and philosophy, as well as anthropology, sociology and psychology. But they encompass much more: religion, culture, the origins of Bluegrass music, the archaeology of landfills, Kentuckians' love for their counties, what they teach their children, why they make burgoo. All these things are the humanities.
Episodes
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Sep 14, 2017 • 22min
Episode 11: Dr. Kelly Madison, Prof. Cultural Politics and Media Studies, Cal State University
Host Bill Goodman is joined by Dr. Kelly J. Madison, Professor of
Cultural Politics & Media Studies at California State University, Los Angeles. Dr. Madison will be a panelist for the upcoming community conversation hosted by Kentucky Humanities. The event, titled “Aunt Jemima and the Complexities of Race” will be held on Thursday, September 21 st at 6:30 p.m. at the Lyric Theatre in Lexington. The event is free and open to the public and was funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Sep 7, 2017 • 26min
Episode 10 - Michael Austin, EKU Professor of Philosophy
Michael Austin, Professor of Philosophy at Eastern Kentucky University, joins host Bill Goodman in this episode of Think Humanities. Professor Austin talks about the link between philosophy and sports, STEM and the humanities, and social media and the pursuit of happiness.
Aug 28, 2017 • 25min
Episode 9: Stephanie Knipper, Author and Speaker
Host Bill Goodman is joined by author and speaker Stephanie
Knipper. Knipper talks about her love of reading, writing, and books, growing up in Kentucky, and why the humanities are so important in a STEM world.
Aug 23, 2017 • 29min
Episode 8 - Julie Kuzneski Wrinn, Director of the Kentucky Women Writers Conference
Host Bill Goodman is joined by Julie Kuzneski Wrinn, Director of the Kentucky Women Writers Conference. Wrinn discuses the upcoming Kentucky Women Writers Conference on September 15-16, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky, the history of the Conference, the challenges for women writers, and Wendell Berry.
Aug 14, 2017 • 24min
Episode 7: Virgil Covington, teacher, actor, former principal, Kentucky Chautauqua ® actor
Host Bill Goodman is joined by Virgil Covington, who talks about
his first time participating in the University of Kentucky Opera Theatre’s It’s a
Grand Night for Singing and his new role as Kentucky Chautauqua’s William
Wells Brown.
Aug 8, 2017 • 27min
Episode 6: Mary Hamilton, President of the Kentucky Storytelling Association
Host Bill Goodman is joined by Mary Hamilton, President of the
Kentucky Storytelling Association. Ms. Hamilton talks about the art of storytelling,
how to tell your stories in writing, and a bit about the history of storytelling in
Kentucky.
Aug 2, 2017 • 27min
Episode 5: Kent Whitworth, Executive Director of the Kentucky Historical Society
Host Bill Goodman is joined by Kent Whitworth, executive director of the Kentucky Historical Society. They discuss the construction of the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History in Frankfort, how to make history relevant today, and using history to confront the challenges of the future.
Jul 25, 2017 • 26min
Episode 4: Dr. Jacqueline Kohl Hamilton, Department of English & Theatre, EKU
Host Bill Goodman is joined by Dr. Jacqueline Kohl Hamilton, member of the Department of English & Theatre at Eastern Kentucky University. Dr. Hamilton shares the story of Alice Lloyd and discusses her experience portraying Alice as a part of Kentucky Chautauqua®, a program of Kentucky Humanities.
Jul 18, 2017 • 26min
Episode 3 - Dr. Jennifer Cramer, Associate Professor of Linguistics, University of Kentucky
Bill Goodman is joined by Dr. Jennifer Cramer, Linguistics Professor at the University of Kentucky. Dr. Cramer discusses language in Kentucky, including Louisville and Appalachia; stereotypes that accompany accents and dialects; and various dialects found in hip hop throughout the country.
Jul 10, 2017 • 27min
Episode 2: Patrick Burchett, Marketing Manager at Joseph Beth Booksellers in Lexington
Host Bill Goodman is joined by Joseph Beth Marketing manager Patrick Burchett to discuss the struggle that independent bookstores face and offer suggestions for your summer reading list.
