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Dr. Elizabeth Pettinaroli, associate professor of Spanish and chair of Latin American and Latinx Studies at Rhodes, has a new book out titled Ecofictions, Ecorealities and Slow Violence in Latin America and the Latinx World (Routledge, 2019), which focuses on works denouncing extractivism in Latinx and Latin American literature, visual and performance arts, and film. She co-edited this volume of critical studies with Dr. Ana María Mutis of Trinity University and Dr. Ilka Kressner of the University of Albany.
Dr. Brooke Schedneck, assistant professor of religious studies at Rhodes, has published widely in fields of Asian studies, Buddhist studies, and religious studies. Her latest book is a co-edited volume with Courtney Bruntz of Doane University titled Buddhist Tourism in Asia.
Rhodes faculty reflect on teaching remotely. The takeaway? Even in a time of “social distancing,” Rhodes faculty are finding creative ways to maintain close connections with their students.
As a senior, remote learning is an unusual way to wrap up college; but what eclipses this reality is, of course, how COVID-19 is affecting the entire world. Though individuals across the globe are being asked to retreat and isolate, I find myself reflecting on how this situation is creating more intentionality, consciousness, and empathy surrounding social engagement.
Emma Pickard (Student - Rhodes College) interviewing Evleen Farmer (Founder- Thistle and Bee), and Eli Cloud (Executive Director - Thistle and Bee)
Jacob Sullivan (Student - Rhodes College) interviewing Chris Peterson (Farm Manager -Alpha Omega Veteran Farm) and Becca Hart (Community Garden Organizer - Alpha Omega Veteran Farm)
Francesca Healy (Student - Rhodes College) interviewing Dwight Fryer (Entrepreneur, Farmer and Independent Researcher), Debra Lockard (Farmer -Lockard Produce) and Brenda Williams (Healthy Foods Coordinator - Communities Unlimited)
Dr. Patrick Shade, associate professor of philosophy at Rhodes College, is the author of the book Habits of Hope. His teaching and research interests include medical ethics, care ethics, the history of philosophy, and philosophy of education.