Spring 2024 Events

We have some exciting events sponsored by the Center for Theory this Spring. First, we have the colloquium series around the theme “Creativity in Academia.” Second, we will be co-sponsoring a book proposal workshop with the Division of Faculty Success. The book proposal workshop is geared to faculty across the university who are interested in…Continue Reading Spring 2024 Events

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

Ben Agger Theory Library Open

The space is open to faculty and graduate students alike in all departments. Available 24/7 but only available for students to check-out books during office hours or by appointment. The Center for Theory Library is an excellent space to study or check out books for research. It also contains a growing number of books on…Continue Reading Ben Agger Theory Library Open

Faculty Books

We have a growing number of faculty books in the Ben Agger Theory Library. Check them out here. We have more on the way, but if you work at UTA and do not see your book listed, feel free to email David Arditi and request it be added….Continue Reading Faculty Books