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Liberal Arts in the News

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Experts from Liberal Arts departments and centers are regularly cited in the local, national, and international media. A selection from online sources provides a sampling of the types of issues and kinds of research Liberal Arts faculty are called upon to talk about in the public sphere.

The Bible as Graphic Novel, With a Samurai Stranger Called Christ
New York Times - February 10, 2008
Peter J. Thuesen, associate professor in the Department of Religious Studies, is quoted in this article which explores the work of Ajinbayo Akinsiku, author of "The Manga Bible: From Genesis to Revelation." 

Carson’s TV ad will debut today
Indianapolis Star - February 9, 2008
The repeated use of that word "change" is the first thing Brian Vargus, a political science professor in the School of Liberal Arts, noticed in recent television ads promoting Andre Carson’s campaign for Congress.

Liberal Arts Professor Emerita of History and Religious Studies Jan Shipps has been quoted extensively in the past months in relation to Mitt Romney’s presidential bid and his Mormon religion. Recently, Shipps, who is the nation’s leading non-Mormon expert on the religion, was also called on by the national media to speak about other events in the Morman Church.

Mormon Women Emerging From Shadows
The Associated Press - January 31, 2008

Thomas Monson Likely to Lead Mormon Faith
NPR - January 30, 2008

Published on: February 19, 2008