Perspectives

Matt Erlin, PhD, chair of the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures in Arts & Sciences, recently published a book, “Necessary Luxuries: Books, Literature, and the Culture of Consumption in Germany, 1770-1815.”

Architects John Hoal, PhD, and Derek Hoeferlin discuss how lessons learned from their work after Hurricane Katrina can help better manage this area’s rivers.

Poet Carl Phillips, of Arts & Sciences, reads from his work at the Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference.

Jason Q. Purnell, PhD, reflects on Ferguson and the St. Louis region’s health disparities for “Hold That Thought,” a podcast series from Arts & Sciences.

Rachel Keith, chief registrar for the Kemper Art Museum, talks about work to conserve the museum’s collection of paintings.

Provost H. Holden Thorp, PhD, talks about the obligations America’s great universities have.

James Loomis, a sophomore in Arts & Sciences already involved in local politics, chats with The Huffington Post.

Check out the Sam Fox School’s blog, Pro Practice, which offers career advice and tips from advisers, alumni, faculty and students.

Linguist M.J. Warsi, PhD, writes in Education Times that South Asia is becoming an increasingly important region to study and understand.

Rebecca Wanzo, PhD, associate director of the Center for the Humanities, reflects on Ferguson and Michael Brown for “Hold That Thought,” a podcast series from Arts & Sciences.