A collaboration with WAMC and the six other humanities councils in the listening area, Humanities New York offers a regular radio feature on WAMC’s popular program “The Roundtable” with Joe Donahue.
WAMC’s
Disaster
Preparedness
Humanities NY cut its first disaster relief grant check just 13 days after Hurricane Sandy, making it easier and faster for cultural organizations in New York State to focus on rebuilding. We continue this work with resiliency networks.
Public Humanities
Fellowship
A year-long Fellowship allowing graduate students to work on a project that combines their research interest, public-facing work and professional development. It includes training in the methods of the public humanities, networking, and professional development.
The Humanities
Centers Initiative
An innovative statewide partnership between Humanities NY and a network of humanities centers based at seven New York State universities. HCI supports humanities institutes, faculty, and graduate students in their commitment to public engagement.
Democracy
in Dialogue
Through large public events and intensive community conversations, Humanities NY creates spaces for civic engagement where advocates can learn from those with other viewpoints and gain insight into the struggles their communities face.
Public
Scholars
A program which promotes vibrant public humanities engagement across New York State by offering a selection of dynamic, compelling presentations facilitated by humanities scholars.
Pulitzer Prizes
Centennial
A partnership illuminating the impact of journalism and the humanities on American life, imagining their future and inspiring new generations to consider the values represented by Pulitzer Prize-winning work.
Reading &
Discussion
Pursue a topic in-depth with the help of a trained facilitator, book list and materials. Texts become catalysts for civic engagement, cultural understanding, and personal reflection.
Women’s Suffrage
Centennial
Humanities NY celebrates the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in New York by facilitating a statewide discussion on the social, professional and political progress of women and, by extension, all citizens in New York.
Community
Conversations
A platform for short, thoughtful discussions on themes central to American life life such as service, freedom, and democracy.
