23 episodes

Conversations - in the Arts & Humanities introduces you to the people and passions of the Faculty of Arts & Humanities at Vancouver Island University, and shares stories about events and projects happening on campus.

Conversations - in the Arts & Humanities A&H at Vancouver Island University

    • Education

Conversations - in the Arts & Humanities introduces you to the people and passions of the Faculty of Arts & Humanities at Vancouver Island University, and shares stories about events and projects happening on campus.

    A Conversation with Marni Stanley

    A Conversation with Marni Stanley

    In the show, outgoing Arts & Humanities Dean Marni Stanley and Theo  Finigan discuss Marni’s decades of experience at VIU, and draw  connections between gender wars, politics, media and education.  You’ll  also hear about flying lesbians, and the difference between Canadian and  British snobs.

    • 27 min
    A Conversation with James Mark

    A Conversation with James Mark

    In the show, James Mark and Theo Finigan speak about how James’ musical  training took him from Nanaimo to Toronto and L.A. before landing at  VIU, and about the challenge of finding a musical balance between being a  teacher, performer and composer.  You’ll also hear about their shared  love of science fiction movie soundtracks, and shared recognition of  sacrifices parents make for their children’s formative experiences.

    • 25 min
    A Conversation with Eliza Gardiner

    A Conversation with Eliza Gardiner

    In the show, Eliza Gardiner and Theo Finigan discuss their formative  musical experiences, the connections between poetry and songwriting, and  how failure is an important part of the creative process.  You’ll also  hear numbers from Gardiner’s new musical performance, Concessions of a  Wannabe Rock Star.

    • 25 min
    A Conversation with Katarina Litva

    A Conversation with Katarina Litva

    In the show, Katarina Litva and Theo Finigan discuss how to balance a  professional Interior Design practice with teaching at the University  level, and explore the debate around gentrification and displacement in  urban planning.  You'll also hear about differences between Vancouver  Island and Kentucky, and learn the correct way to pronounce Louisville.

    • 25 min
    A Conversation with Theo Finigan

    A Conversation with Theo Finigan

    In the show, Melissa Stephens and Theo Finigan discuss all things Cold  War, particularly film and literature, and what past conflicts can teach  us about the present.  You'll also hear about Theo's first protest  march, and growing up in 1980s New Zealand.

    • 25 min
    A Conversation with Robin Davies

    A Conversation with Robin Davies

    In the show, Theo Finigan and Robin Davies discuss the use of sound and  music as teaching aids, with special appearances by Thomas Tallis and  Sting.  You’ll also hear how Robin’s musical background connects with  his work in the Media Studies department, and learn why Theo can’t stay  awake long enough to ever finish reading Ulysses.`

    • 25 min

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