“…humanities projects encourage us to see the world in all of its rich complexity…” – Ildi Carisle-Cummins Docks to Delta Project was launched at the end of September 2015 with a live story-based performance during the two-hour train ride to Sacramento, and discussion sessions on the return trip to Oakland. …

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) just celebrated its 50th anniversary with a ceremony at the White House. Despite over $5bn in grants to promote innovative research and cultural programs, congressional support, along with federal, state a private funding has dropped significantly. While society may seem to treasure the humanities and …

NAME: Erin Menne TITLE: Program Associate PREVIOUSLY: Grant Manager, Minnesota Housing GUIDING QUOTE: Where your talents and the needs of the world cross; there lies your vocation. — Aristotle CURRENTLY READING: Michael Chabon’s, The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay FAVORITE MOMENT OF CALIFORNIA HISTORY: When my husband and I packed up our belongings and headed West, …

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