Flyer for Dr. Robert Bing’s ColloquiumJoin us for the second colloquium of Fall 2023 on Dec. 4 at 12pm. Dr. Robert Bing, professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at UTA, will present a talk about his book Race, Crime, and Justice. The book recognizes the influence of politics on America’s justice system; it also explores…Continue Reading Dr. Robert Bing Colloquium
Year: 2023
Librarian Office Hours in the Ben Agger Theory Library
Big news! Beginning this Thursday (Nov. 9), there will be a librarian in the Ben Agger Theory Library (UH 203) from 3-5pm. They will be available to answer questions, conduct reference interviews, consult on research issues and help researchers track down information sources. While librarians mostly work with faculty and graduate students, they don’t limit…Continue Reading Librarian Office Hours in the Ben Agger Theory Library
Lauren Sperandio Phelps Colloquium 11/6
On November 6, 2023 at 12pm, Dr. Lauren Sperandio Phelps will present her research at the Center for Theory’s colloquium in University Hall Room 432. Dr. Sperandio Phelps is a recent graduate of UT Arlington’s English doctoral program, where she is currently a lecturer. Her talk is entitled “(Re)Fashioning Identities: Fashion, Dress, and the Modes…Continue Reading Lauren Sperandio Phelps Colloquium 11/6
Open House and Raffle – Ben Agger Theory Library
Join us for an Open House and Raffle at the Ben Agger Theory Library (UH 203) on Wednesday, October 11, 12-3pm. Sign-up to be a patron to be entered into the raffle. Explore the space. Check-out books! We will have coffee and pastries. If nothing else, stop by and say hi….Continue Reading Open House and Raffle – Ben Agger Theory Library
Reality TV show contestants are more like unpaid interns than Hollywood stars
David Arditi, University of Texas at Arlington In December 2018, John Legend joined then-newly elected U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to criticize the exploitation of congressional interns on Capitol Hill, most of whom worked for no pay. Legend’s timing was ironic. NBC’s “The Voice” had just announced that Legend would join as a judge. He would…Continue Reading Reality TV show contestants are more like unpaid interns than Hollywood stars