Description:In this episode of "Speaking Well," host Greg Dickinson sits down with Elizabeth Williams to chat about life as essential employees and what we can do to keep going during this pandemic. … [Read more...] about Elizabeth Williams on essential employees during a pandemic
Community, conversation, difference with Eric Aoki
Communication studies professor Eric Aoki has explored the notion of community through ethnographic research in the small town of Biola, California, located in the heart of the Central Valley. He talks with "Speaking Well" host Greg Dickinson about the ways in which communication defines community, the forces that reshape our understanding of it and approaches to exploring … [Read more...] about Community, conversation, difference with Eric Aoki
Climate change, displacement, what to do about them
This episode from Claire Taagen in fall 2020’s ANTH 405, Public Anthropology and Global Environmental Challenges, class at Colorado State University examines climate change, ideas of displacement and ways in which we can combat these rising global challenges. 40% of the world's population is at risk of being impacted by sea-level rise. Taagen explains why western views of … [Read more...] about Climate change, displacement, what to do about them
Promoting health care access requires more diverse voices
This episode from Roxanne Stacy in fall 2020’s ANTH 405, Public Anthropology and Global Environmental Challenges, class at Colorado State University examines the importance of diversity in making global changes through health care. Stacy begins by introducing anthropologist Paul Farmer's book, "Mountain's Beyond Mountains." He acknowledges that the same health issues affect … [Read more...] about Promoting health care access requires more diverse voices
The rise, role of workplace media with Kit Hughes
Film and media studies scholar from Colorado State University Kit Hughes connects virtually with host of Speaking Well, Greg Dickinson as they both explore the rise and role of corporate TV and other influencers that shape the way we consume and share information. … [Read more...] about The rise, role of workplace media with Kit Hughes