Trine Humanities Symposia Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/trine-humanities-symposia The Humanities Symposia is a series of presentations and discussions that cover a wide range of topics related to the humanities. It was created as a university outlet for scholars and artists searching for a place to present their research outside of academic conferences. The Symposia allows them to share their research with Trine as well as the local community. For more information about the Symposia, contact Melissa Mayus, Ph.D., assistant professor in Trine’s Department of Humanities and Communication, at mayusm@trine.edu. Trine Broadcasting Network 8c93173f-67a2-5127-ab96-93724c4d76ae no en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:36:53 -0400 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:31:14 -0500 https://img.transistor.fm/9jJabM8ZLRb8M1uIsHVNJxjTo4RArCD30u2apqcyQN4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ2OTAvMTU3MzY4/NTQ3Ni1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.jpg Trine Humanities Symposia episodic Melissa Mayus, Josh Hornbacher The Humanities Symposia is a series of presentations and discussions that cover a wide range of topics related to the humanities. It was created as a university outlet for scholars and artists searching for a place to present their research outside of academic conferences. The Symposia allows them to share their research with Trine as well as the local community. For more information about the Symposia, contact Melissa Mayus, Ph.D., assistant professor in Trine’s Department of Humanities and Communication, at mayusm@trine.edu. The Humanities Symposia is a series of presentations and discussions that cover a wide range of topics related to the humanities. University, Education, Higher Education, Humanities, Arts, Culture Trine Broadcasting Network No No Patrick Ridout - Barrier in the Field: Seikigahara’s Influence over Manga’s Storytelling 17 17 Patrick Ridout - Barrier in the Field: Seikigahara’s Influence over Manga’s Storytelling full 31487395-704a-48a9-a235-b11a35650888 https://share.transistor.fm/s/29709462 War has always been a central backdrop or subject of storytelling, but certain events have more impact than others. For American Comics, it’s the Western Theater of WWII, but for Manga, it tends to be the Sengoku Jidai, and in particular, the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600. Often seen as an almost mythical event, this battle was such a turning point in history that nearly any feudal manga (or even some placed in the modern day) will have elements or events related to this battle. This battle influences viewpoints and stories in ways that sometimes are overlooked or passed by. Join us for an examination of how this event influenced manga storytelling both overtly and in less obvious ways, and how the themes springing from this event have influence over how manga tells stories even today.

]]> War has always been a central backdrop or subject of storytelling, but certain events have more impact than others. For American Comics, it’s the Western Theater of WWII, but for Manga, it tends to be the Sengoku Jidai, and in particular, the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600. Often seen as an almost mythical event, this battle was such a turning point in history that nearly any feudal manga (or even some placed in the modern day) will have elements or events related to this battle. This battle influences viewpoints and stories in ways that sometimes are overlooked or passed by. Join us for an examination of how this event influenced manga storytelling both overtly and in less obvious ways, and how the themes springing from this event have influence over how manga tells stories even today.

]]> Thu, 20 Apr 2023 10:51:54 -0400 Melissa Mayus, Josh Hornbacher Melissa Mayus, Josh Hornbacher 3191 War has always been a central backdrop or subject of storytelling, but certain events have more impact than others. For American Comics, it’s the Western Theater of WWII, but for Manga, it tends to be the Sengoku Jidai, and in particular, the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600. Often seen as an almost mythical event, this battle was such a turning point in history that nearly any feudal manga (or even some placed in the modern day) will have elements or events related to this battle. This battle influences viewpoints and stories in ways that sometimes are overlooked or passed by. Join us for an examination of how this event influenced manga storytelling both overtly and in less obvious ways, and how the themes springing from this event have influence over how manga tells stories even today.

]]> University, Education, Higher Education, Humanities, Arts, Culture No Michael Sutton “A Question of Right and Duty” 16 16 Michael Sutton “A Question of Right and Duty” full 610a1870-6c57-4053-9d07-8d8f85eb6635 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9271083d Trine University’s Spring Humanities Symposia continues with Michael Sutton, adjunct professor in Trine’s Department of Humanities and
Communication, presents “A Question of Right and Duty.” Sutton will discuss how the letters of Col. Luther M. Strong of the 49th Ohio Volunteer Infantry have never been shared or made public, despite being an excellent primary source of material from the Western Theatre of operations in the Civil War.

]]> Trine University’s Spring Humanities Symposia continues with Michael Sutton, adjunct professor in Trine’s Department of Humanities and
Communication, presents “A Question of Right and Duty.” Sutton will discuss how the letters of Col. Luther M. Strong of the 49th Ohio Volunteer Infantry have never been shared or made public, despite being an excellent primary source of material from the Western Theatre of operations in the Civil War.

]]> Mon, 20 Mar 2023 06:00:00 -0400 Melissa Mayus, Josh Hornbacher Melissa Mayus, Josh Hornbacher 3083 Trine University’s Spring Humanities Symposia continues with Michael Sutton, adjunct professor in Trine’s Department of Humanities and
Communication, presents “A Question of Right and Duty.” Sutton will discuss how the letters of Col. Luther M. Strong of the 49th Ohio Volunteer Infantry have never been shared or made public, despite being an excellent primary source of material from the Western Theatre of operations in the Civil War.

]]> University, Education, Higher Education, Humanities, Arts, Culture No The Myth of the Medieval Flat Earth and Why It Matters 13 13 The Myth of the Medieval Flat Earth and Why It Matters full c4fa7b42-d1b3-4be0-8c41-5f998859288e https://share.transistor.fm/s/3090f83c Fri, 30 Dec 2022 06:00:00 -0500 Melissa Mayus, Josh Hornbacher Melissa Mayus, Josh Hornbacher 2030 Trine University’s Humanities Symposia continues as Eric Goddard, Ph.D., lecturer in the Department of Psychology and Social Sciences, discusses “The Myth of the Medieval Flat Earth and Why It Matters.” Goddard’s presentation begins by demonstrating that round earth belief began with the ancient Greeks and predominated in medieval Europe. He then will explore the beginnings of the medieval flat earth myth, and explain how the myth became established in the 19th and 20th centuries due to the desire of scholars to build the reputation of Columbus and to present a critical view of the medieval church. Trine University’s Humanities Symposia continues as Eric Goddard, Ph.D., lecturer in the Department of Psychology and Social Sciences, discusses “The Myth of the Medieval Flat Earth and Why It Matters.” Goddard’s presentation begins by demonstrating that University, Education, Higher Education, Humanities, Arts, Culture No Sacred Space and Creating a Saint in Medieval Iceland 14 14 Sacred Space and Creating a Saint in Medieval Iceland full 2845d547-2e52-44ba-9a38-49d443c82400 https://share.transistor.fm/s/49b3a7c5 Wed, 28 Dec 2022 06:00:00 -0500 Melissa Mayus, Josh Hornbacher Melissa Mayus, Josh Hornbacher 1381 Trine University’s Humanities Symposia continues as Melissa Mayus, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Humanities and Communication, discusses “Sacred Space and Creating a Saint in Medieval Iceland.” Mayus will offer a presentation on Hrafns Saga Sveinbjarnarsonar, a medieval saga that tells of the life of a real 13th-century Icelandic chieftain and physician named Hrafn. Hrafn was a pious and generous man who nonetheless ended up dying in a violent blood feud. The talk will examine the way Hrafn and his home are described in the saga in order to argue that the author was trying to make Hrafn into a saint and portrayed his death as martyrdom. Those who attend can expect to hear about medieval medical practices, blood feuds and sacred spaces, both Christian and pagan, in 13th-century Iceland. Trine University’s Humanities Symposia continues as Melissa Mayus, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Humanities and Communication, discusses “Sacred Space and Creating a Saint in Medieval Iceland.” Mayus will offer a presentation on Hrafns S University, Education, Higher Education, Humanities, Arts, Culture No Wartime Secrets: The Secret Origins of Comic Protagonists 15 15 Wartime Secrets: The Secret Origins of Comic Protagonists full a6eaea97-8d2b-458c-a151-00928497742f https://share.transistor.fm/s/ca7accd5 Mon, 26 Dec 2022 06:00:00 -0500 Melissa Mayus, Josh Hornbacher Melissa Mayus, Josh Hornbacher 3158 Trine University’s Humanities Symposia concludes with a presentation by Patrick Ridout, assistant director of information services, titled “Wartime Secrets: The Secret Origins of Comic Protagonists.” From Captain America’s creation in World War II to Vagabond’s Battle of Sekigahara and the more recent War Heroes conflict in Afghanistan, each reflection of war comes with an origin story of super science, magic, aliens, gods and religion that become molded by each conflict in different ways. The presentation will look at how each war has impacted society’s views of heroes and villains, and how that has impacted the origins of comic heroes and villains born of conflict. Trine University’s Humanities Symposia concludes with a presentation by Patrick Ridout, assistant director of information services, titled “Wartime Secrets: The Secret Origins of Comic Protagonists.” From Captain America’s creation in World War II to Vaga University, Education, Higher Education, Humanities, Arts, Culture No Patrick Ridout 12 12 Patrick Ridout full d20e270f-a2d9-407c-b797-e4fe289d9db1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c1af6ab2 Wed, 25 May 2022 06:00:00 -0400 Melissa Mayus, Josh Hornbacher Melissa Mayus, Josh Hornbacher 3149 University, Education, Higher Education, Humanities, Arts, Culture No Andy Brown 11 11 Andy Brown full 22fa261d-c49d-4bc7-a31f-0da97d50cc32 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a25edb8c Wed, 18 May 2022 06:00:00 -0400 Melissa Mayus, Josh Hornbacher Melissa Mayus, Josh Hornbacher 2464 University, Education, Higher Education, Humanities, Arts, Culture No Brendan Allen 10 10 Brendan Allen full c4c8274a-5000-4854-82f3-11155f941660 https://share.transistor.fm/s/216d3f8d Wed, 11 May 2022 06:00:00 -0400 Melissa Mayus, Josh Hornbacher Melissa Mayus, Josh Hornbacher 1882 University, Education, Higher Education, Humanities, Arts, Culture No The Truth about Sojourner. 9 9 The Truth about Sojourner. full 1748d92e-dddc-45a2-8106-ecb877a79d51 https://share.transistor.fm/s/10e60685 A writer, teacher and storyteller, Lou Ann Homan has been part of Indiana classrooms for more than 40 years. She has been twice awarded the prestigious Lilly Teacher Creativity Award. She also is an award-winning columnist for KPC Media Group. She is a member of Angola’s Historic Preservation Commission and the Downtown Angola Coalition.

Carolyn Powers retired from a career in education and has been an active community volunteer in Steuben County. She serves on the Board of Directors for the new Pleasant Lake Museum, served on the Sojourner Truth Committee with the Downtown Angola Coalition, and is passionate about bringing the story of Sojourner Truth to the community.

For more information about the Symposia, contact Melissa Mayus, Ph.D., assistant professor in Trine’s Department of Humanities and Communication, at mayusm@trine.edu.

]]> A writer, teacher and storyteller, Lou Ann Homan has been part of Indiana classrooms for more than 40 years. She has been twice awarded the prestigious Lilly Teacher Creativity Award. She also is an award-winning columnist for KPC Media Group. She is a member of Angola’s Historic Preservation Commission and the Downtown Angola Coalition.

Carolyn Powers retired from a career in education and has been an active community volunteer in Steuben County. She serves on the Board of Directors for the new Pleasant Lake Museum, served on the Sojourner Truth Committee with the Downtown Angola Coalition, and is passionate about bringing the story of Sojourner Truth to the community.

For more information about the Symposia, contact Melissa Mayus, Ph.D., assistant professor in Trine’s Department of Humanities and Communication, at mayusm@trine.edu.

]]> Wed, 15 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0500 Melissa Mayus, Josh Hornbacher Melissa Mayus, Josh Hornbacher 2322 On June 6, the Downtown Angola Coalition unveiled a life-size sculpture of Sojourner Truth in front of the Steuben County Courthouse. This presentation looks at who Truth was, why she was recognized, the process of getting the sculpture installed and the impact the sculpture has had on the community. On June 6, the Downtown Angola Coalition unveiled a life-size sculpture of Sojourner Truth in front of the Steuben County Courthouse. This presentation looks at who Truth was, why she was recognized, the process of getting the sculpture installed and the University, Education, Higher Education, Humanities, Arts, Culture No Stories We Tell: Women in the Past 8 8 Stories We Tell: Women in the Past full 49229000-60a9-41cd-a468-dbebe2363764 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a8c67a6a “In how we often tell the story of women, there is a homogeneous history in which women always, everywhere held the same oppressed position,” Goddard said. “However, historical examples, some of which we will examine in this presentation, provide a much more nuanced picture. Given that this is the case, why does this story continue to circulate?”

For more information about the Symposia, contact Melissa Mayus, Ph.D., assistant professor in Trine’s Department of Humanities and Communication, at mayusm@trine.edu.

]]> “In how we often tell the story of women, there is a homogeneous history in which women always, everywhere held the same oppressed position,” Goddard said. “However, historical examples, some of which we will examine in this presentation, provide a much more nuanced picture. Given that this is the case, why does this story continue to circulate?”

For more information about the Symposia, contact Melissa Mayus, Ph.D., assistant professor in Trine’s Department of Humanities and Communication, at mayusm@trine.edu.

]]> Wed, 08 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0500 Melissa Mayus, Josh Hornbacher Melissa Mayus, Josh Hornbacher 1945 Trine University’s Humanities Symposia continues with a look at how women have been portrayed throughout history. Jeanette Goddard, Ph.D., associate professor in Trine’s Department of Humanities and Communication and chair of the Humanities Institute, will present “Stories We Tell: Women in the Past” Trine University’s Humanities Symposia continues with a look at how women have been portrayed throughout history. Jeanette Goddard, Ph.D., associate professor in Trine’s Department of Humanities and Communication and chair of the Humanities Institute, wil University, Education, Higher Education, Humanities, Arts, Culture No Baby, You’re No Good: Female Musician’s Rhetorical Self-Agency in the Archives 7 7 Baby, You’re No Good: Female Musician’s Rhetorical Self-Agency in the Archives full ffd8bdfc-f1cf-4250-876e-b34e5ec026c3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ad0c38c7 This presentation aims to shed light on an old issue: women’s inability to shake patriarchal expectations. Through an in-depth study of the Rock Roll Hall of Fame library and archives, Olding will discuss female representation within the Rock Hall, both as an organization and an archival site.

Exploring archived materials by such acts as Janis Joplin and Patti Smith, Olding will showcase the lack of representation and self-agency within archivable materials, and reflect on what that says about our society’s expectations of female musicians.

For more information about the Symposia, contact Melissa Mayus, Ph.D., assistant professor in Trine’s Department of Humanities and Communication, at mayusm@trine.edu.

]]> This presentation aims to shed light on an old issue: women’s inability to shake patriarchal expectations. Through an in-depth study of the Rock Roll Hall of Fame library and archives, Olding will discuss female representation within the Rock Hall, both as an organization and an archival site.

Exploring archived materials by such acts as Janis Joplin and Patti Smith, Olding will showcase the lack of representation and self-agency within archivable materials, and reflect on what that says about our society’s expectations of female musicians.

For more information about the Symposia, contact Melissa Mayus, Ph.D., assistant professor in Trine’s Department of Humanities and Communication, at mayusm@trine.edu.

]]> Wed, 01 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0500 Melissa Mayus, Josh Hornbacher Melissa Mayus, Josh Hornbacher 1620 Trine University’s Humanities Symposia will begin for the 2021-22 year with a look at the lack of representation for women in materials at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Trine University’s Humanities Symposia will begin for the 2021-22 year with a look at the lack of representation for women in materials at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. University, Education, Higher Education, Humanities, Arts, Culture No Adventures in the Vatican Secret Archives: Money, Politics and Medieval Universities 6 6 Adventures in the Vatican Secret Archives: Money, Politics and Medieval Universities full 02202308-6f34-446a-9416-5040d915ce20 https://share.transistor.fm/s/880ee351 Fri, 27 Mar 2020 14:00:00 -0400 Melissa Mayus, Josh Hornbacher Melissa Mayus, Josh Hornbacher 1712 Trine University’s Spring 2020 Humanities Symposia continues with “Adventures in the Vatican Secret Archives: Money, Politics and Medieval Universities.” Eric Goddard, Ph.D., professor for the Jannen School of Arts and Sciences, will discuss his experience of going to research in the pope’s personal archives for the first time. The Symposia is presented by Trine’s Department of Humanities and Communication. Trine University’s Spring 2020 Humanities Symposia continues with “Adventures in the Vatican Secret Archives: Money, Politics and Medieval Universities.” Eric Goddard, Ph.D., professor for the Jannen School of Arts and Sciences, will discuss his experienc University, Education, Higher Education, Humanities, Arts, Culture No Les Paul: Composing Through the Times 5 5 Les Paul: Composing Through the Times full 7a0285df-826c-4d9f-89f3-e218730cafb1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/df7b3236 Tue, 11 Feb 2020 13:25:00 -0500 Melissa Mayus, Josh Hornbacher Melissa Mayus, Josh Hornbacher 1473 Trine University’s Spring 2020 Humanities Symposia continues with “Les Paul: Composing Through the Times.” The Symposia is presented by Trine’s Department of Humanities and Communication (HAC). Christine Olding, Ph.D., assistant professor in Trine’s Department of Humanities and Communication, will present “Les Paul: Composing Through the Times.” Olding will discuss how Lester William Posfuss, better known as Les Paul, changed how audiences listen to music. Les Paul was not only a famous musician, but also an inventor. He designed the solid-body electric guitar and introduced revolutionary recording techniques. To this day, Paul’s work continues to be heard in rock, jazz and country. He’s the only person to be in both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and National Inventors Hall of Fame. Trine University’s Spring 2020 Humanities Symposia continues with “Les Paul: Composing Through the Times.” The Symposia is presented by Trine’s Department of Humanities and Communication (HAC). Christine Olding, Ph.D., assistant professor in Trine’s Depar University, Education, Higher Education, Humanities, Arts, Culture No Hammers, Superheroes, and Apocalyptic Weapons: Norse Mythology in Comics. 4 4 Hammers, Superheroes, and Apocalyptic Weapons: Norse Mythology in Comics. full 5e823ddc-fde3-4d3d-aac2-3ddcb2a9c3af https://share.transistor.fm/s/3bbf28ad Mon, 09 Dec 2019 15:30:00 -0500 Melissa Mayus, Josh Hornbacher Melissa Mayus, Josh Hornbacher 3056 Trine University’s Fall 2019 Humanities Symposia concludes with “Hammers, Superheroes, and Apocalyptic Weapons: Norse Mythology in Comics.” Patrick Ridout, assistant director of information services in the LINK, Trine’s library and academic support center, discusses Norse myths and how they have been reinterpreted and popularized in comics. Trine University’s Fall 2019 Humanities Symposia concludes with “Hammers, Superheroes, and Apocalyptic Weapons: Norse Mythology in Comics.” Patrick Ridout, assistant director of information services in the LINK, Trine’s library and academic support center University, Education, Higher Education, Humanities, Arts, Culture No Grande Dame Catrina: Honoring Death 3 3 Grande Dame Catrina: Honoring Death full 73d35f5b-6537-418d-895f-9fe34c8115c6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9021a503 Fri, 01 Nov 2019 14:40:00 -0400 Melissa Mayus, Josh Hornbacher Melissa Mayus, Josh Hornbacher 1594 Ana Boman, lecturer of Trine’s Department of Humanities and Communication, will discuss La Catrina, an important symbol of Mexican culture, especially during the Day of the Dead tradition. Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) is a Mexican holiday where the culture celebrates deceased relatives. Deceased sprits are believed to return to the real world from the spirit world, and are celebrated as honored guests with their families. Ana Boman, lecturer of Trine’s Department of Humanities and Communication, will discuss La Catrina, an important symbol of Mexican culture, especially during the Day of the Dead tradition. Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) is a Mexican holiday where th University, Education, Higher Education, Humanities, Arts, Culture No What You See Is (Not) What You Get 2 2 What You See Is (Not) What You Get full ad198698-ebbd-472d-acd4-d6520f17f678 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9e4342a1 Wed, 09 Oct 2019 13:50:00 -0400 Melissa Mayus, Josh Hornbacher Melissa Mayus, Josh Hornbacher 1917 Presented by Dr. Jeanette Goddard. The Deceived is an Italian comedy first published in 1532. Assumed to be the source play for Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, the play involves mistaken identities, family members that were thought to be dead, and cross-dressing nuns. In a playful way, this comedy deals with the serious topics of pursuing what you want, of using deceit to overcome obstacles, and, ultimately, what community should look like. Presented by Dr. Jeanette Goddard. The Deceived is an Italian comedy first published in 1532. Assumed to be the source play for Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, the play involves mistaken identities, family members that were thought to be dead, and cross-dre University, Education, Higher Education, Humanities, Arts, Culture No 20th Century Boy: How Marc Bolan founded Glam 1 1 20th Century Boy: How Marc Bolan founded Glam full 1c93d594-14ac-43b1-a98c-970f69b12c81 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6d766799 Tue, 01 Oct 2019 10:20:00 -0400 Melissa Mayus, Josh Hornbacher Melissa Mayus, Josh Hornbacher 1653 Christine Olding, Ph.D., assistant professor in Trine’s Department of Humanities and Communication, will present “20th Century Boy.” Olding will discuss how Marc Bolan, lead singer of T. Rex, founded a genre of music through the Glam movement. Christine Olding, Ph.D., assistant professor in Trine’s Department of Humanities and Communication, will present “20th Century Boy.” Olding will discuss how Marc Bolan, lead singer of T. Rex, founded a genre of music through the Glam movement. University, Education, Higher Education, Humanities, Arts, Culture No