Passion and Practicality: A Liberal Arts Podcast

History Speaker Series with José Peláez and Doctoral Programs in History

In this History Speaker Series event, José Ernesto Peláez discusses his research and his experience transitioning from the online Master of Arts degree program in History at Southern New Hampshire University to an in-person doctoral program in History at Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières. Additional topics for discussion include the decision to pursue a doctoral degree, applying to programs, expectations of students in doctoral programs, and strategies for researching and writing history.

Word for Word Featuring the Penmen Review Fall Fiction Contest Winners

The five winners of the 10th Annual Penmen Review Fall Fiction Contest read their winning stories and discuss their writing journeys. Welcome N. Ryan Tucker, Jesse Teller, Amy Midgett, Jenel Alan, and Megan Okonsky!

History Speaker Series with David Valladares and England's Response to Hitler in the 1930s

In this History Speaker Series event, Dr. David Valladares discusses his career and his new book, England’s Response to Hitler in the 1930s: Empire, Appeasement, and the Cliveden Set, which discusses political and strategic efforts by British aristocrats to support Nazi Germany’s rearmament efforts and the annexation of Austria and Czechoslovakia. More information about the book can be found on the publisher's website. Dr. Valladares received his doctoral degree in history from Florida State University and teaches history at Southern New Hampshire University.

Wireside Chat featuring Frank Sennett

In which Wireside Chat hosts Melissa Hart and Paul Witcover welcome instructor and author Frank Sennett, who talks about the pacing and structure of thrillers, his surprising favorite novel, how to develop your unique voice as a writer, and much more!

Ethics in Action 2024: Leadership Panel

Ethics in Action is an event series hosted each year by the Liberal Arts team that focuses on student discussion, ethical reflection, and collaboration around current issues. The Fall 2024 Ethics in Action event was a student conference that took place on December 11, 2024, and focused on leadership in the 21st century.
In this panel, a group of community leaders and employers from different industries speaks to what leadership looks like in the 21st century.

Ethics in Action 2024 Keynote: Christopher Preston and "Ethicist Gone Feral: Where Philosophy Counts in a Changing World"

Ethics in Action is an event series hosted each year by the Liberal Arts team that focuses on student discussion, ethical reflection, and collaboration around current issues. The Fall 2024 Ethics in Action event was a student conference that took place on December 11, 2024, and focused on leadership in the 21st century.
The keynote for Ethics in Action featured Dr. Christopher Preston, Professor of Philosophy from the University of Montana. The title of his address is “Ethicist Gone Feral: Where Philosophy Counts in a Changing World.

Ethics in Action 2024: Edil Sandoval and Jonathan Murphy

Ethics in Action is an event series hosted each year by the Liberal Arts team that focuses on student discussion, ethical reflection, and collaboration around current issues. The Fall 2024 Ethics in Action event was a student conference that took place on December 11, 2024, and focused on leadership in the 21st century. In Conference Session 2, Edil Sandoval will present on “The Ethical, Political, and Cultural Implications of Repatriating Indigenous Art: Leadership and Responsibility in Restitution. Following that, Jonathan Murphy will present “Transformative Leadership: Ethical Mentorship for the Formerly Incarcerated.” This panel is moderated by Rob Denning, the Associate Dean for the online undergraduate and graduate history programs at Southern New Hampshire University.

Ethics in Action 2024: Anne Marie Collier and Chloe Price

Ethics in Action is an event series hosted each year by the SNHU Liberal Arts team that focuses on student discussion, ethical reflection, and collaboration around current issues. The Fall 2024 Ethics in Action event was a student conference that took place on December 11, 2024, and focused on leadership in the 21st century.
In Conference Session 1, Anne Collier will present “The Ethics of VIP Status.” Following that, Chloe Price will present “Leading Humanity Back into Balance with Nature through the Implementation of the Indigenous Worldview and Traditional Ecological Knowledge.” This panel is moderated by Paul Witcover, the Associate Dean for the online Master of Fine Arts program at Southern New Hampshire University.

Wireside Chat featuring Jan Elizabeth Watson

In which Wireside Chat is joined by Online MFA instructor Jan Elizabeth Watson, author of the contemporary fiction novels "Asta in the Wings" and "What Has Become of You"! We discuss the appeal of pseudonyms, ambition as a creative goad, red flags writers should know before querying agents and editors, and more!

History Speaker Series with Margaret MacDonald and Carolyn Beatrice Parker

In this History Speaker Series event, Dr. Margaret MacDonald discusses her professional and academic career, her advocacy work as a public historian, and her research on Carolyn Beatrice Parker, the first Black woman known to receive an advanced degree in physics and worked on the Dayton Project, part of the Manhattan Project, during World War II.