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Sentience 6: Academic Freedom in an Era of Educational Intimidation Apr 15, 2024

In this Sentience episode, host Gloria Farris interviews Dr. Habiba Noor, a professor in Trinity’s education and urban studies department about the symposium “Academic Freedom in an Era of Educational Intimidation” hosted on Trinity’s campus earlier this year. The symposium brought in a wide range of panelists including Antonio L. Ingram III of the Legal Defense Fund and educators from all around Texas like Dr. Aimee Villareal from Texas State University to discuss the current issues surrounding both higher education and K-12 schooling. The episode features conversations captured during the symposium about subjects ranging from book banning to critical race theory and beyond. Song 1: Copper Coins Artist: Ketsa Song 2: Kaizen Artist: Soularflair Song 3: Emotive Ambience 1 Artist: Ketsa All sourced from the IML Collective Intro guitarron performed by Danna Ramirez Jimenez recorded in Studio B at Trinity University.

Sentience 5: Reimagining Agamemnon And The Oresteia Feb 13, 2024

On this episode of Sentience, we welcome Dr. Thomas Jenkins, Professor of Classical Studies at Trinity University and former Director of the Collaborative for Learning and Teaching. Dr. Jenkins is a specialist in how ancient classics manifest in contemporary media like television, novels and video games. In their discussion, among other subjects of classical antiquity, host Kyle Gillette and Dr. Jenkins examine his most recent project: a new translation of “Agamemnon”, the first part of Aeschylus’ trilogy The Oresteia. “Agamemnon” productions, directed by Dr. Gillette, will be shown from February 16 through February 24 at the Stieren Theater. Reservations are free and available to book at https://tuagamemnon.bpt.me/. Music Credits "La Verrou de Lordat" by Circus Marcus "Villa Soul" by Jonas Hipper Sourced from the IML Collective Intro guitarron performed by Danna Ramirez Jimenez recorded in Studio B at Trinity University.

Sentience 4: "Talking Dreaming" and Navigating the Borderlands Feb 09, 2024

We sat down with Dr. Norma Elia Cantú on this episode of Sentience, a podcast from Trinity University, to discuss folklore, literature and identity growing up in the borderlands in this third space, or nepantla, as she would call it. Cantú is an esteemed novelist, poet, educator and theorist of Chicana/o literature who drew inspiration for her works from her childhood in Laredo and her travels in Spain. In this episode, we recognize Dr. Cantú not only as a scholar but also as a cultural advocate, storyteller, and mentor, whose multifaceted contributions continue to shape the intellectual landscape of Chicana/o studies. "Times 9" and "Ola" by Ketsa sourced from IML Collective "Bells of Happiness" by Lobo Loco sourced from IML Collective Audio of Dr. Cantu’s reading of her poem “Talking Dreaming” is credited to Corrine Castillo. Intro guitarron performed by Danna Ramirez Jimenez recorded in Studio B at Trinity University.

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