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What is Franklin Chronicles?
A successor to our print magazine, The Franklin Chronicles, this blog allows us to continue to communicate the importance of the arts and sciences to an expanded audience through a variety of means – articles and announcements, video, news and opinion – to pick up the conversation of why the arts, humanities and sciences matter so much at this juncture in the history of our university, our nation and the world. Read more

Humanities Virtual Job Board

A list of jobs that may be a good fit for humanities students (students majoring in Classics, Comparative Literature and Intercultural Studies, English, Germanic & Slavic Studies, History, Linguistics, Philosophy, Religion, and Romance Languages).

All opportunities are listed newest… Read Article

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Homecoming Tailgate 2023

You are invited to the 2023 Franklin College of Arts and Science Homecoming Tailgate!

Join Dean Anna Stenport on the New College Lawn outside New College for Flying Biscuit Cafe, beverages, and pre-game fun!

Georgia v. Missouri

Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023

12:30 p.m.

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Finding balance: the psychology of self-control and justifications

In a world where immediate gratification often takes precedence, the concept of "treating yourself" has evolved into a call for indulgence and abundance. It's a phrase that frequently evokes images of overpriced lattes, impromptu shopping sprees, and the unceasing pursuit of fleeting pleasures.… Read Article

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Spotlight on the Arts, 2023

Happy Halloween!

The week/month-long celebration of ghosts, ghouls, and making merry with costumes and candy – thanks, Wild Rumpus! – comes to end tonight. It will be time to put away the makeup and pumpkins and make way! Spotlight on the Arts begins Nov. 1 with a nice segue:

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Publishing at a Crossroads: Notes on the 'D' word

The University of Georgia Creative Writing program welcomes postcolonial literature scholar Bhakti Shringarpure to campus on Thursday Nov. 2, 2023. Shringarpure, associate professor jointly appointed in the department of English and the Institute of Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies at the… Read Article

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