A range of activities, including art shows, guest speakers and cultural events, highlight Hispanic Heritage Month at Northeastern.
3Qs: A new model of religious and spiritual life on campus, and beyond
Alexander Levering Kern, the executive director of Northeastern’s new Center for Spirituality, Dialogue and Culture, says students need basic understanding of religion and culture to tackle societal challenges.
3Qs: Technology and the power of sound
In his new book, “Sonic Persuasion: Reading Sound in the Recorded Age,” Greg Goodale, assistant professor of communication studies, critically analyzes how a wide range of actual sounds — from U.S. presidents’ audio recordings to cartoon soundtracks — have been used as persuasive devices, often providing greater meaning to interpretations of identity, culture and history.
