ASU Humanities Institute

09/01/2026

Check out what's happening at the Humanities Institute this month! 👀 We're offering a variety of events in collaboration with our friends at ASU Department of English, ASU School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies, The Bilingual Press and more. Plus, our new three-part series "What's Happening in the Classroom" is designed to offer you the opportunity to connect with faculty and peers amid a landscape of self-censorship, AI and banned books.

Learn more and register online at https://humanitiesinstitute.asu.edu/events

08/27/2026

Worldbuilders! We're thrilled to welcome back Tanvir Akhtar Ahmed for a reading in celebration of his recently published science fiction novella, "The Night Sweeps the Mountains Away!" Join us September 9 at 5 p.m. to gain insights into his writing process, engage in a Q&A moderated by Matt Bell and participate in a book signing after the event.

Register at https://bit.ly/4wRiDse

08/27/2026

08/27/2026

From events on plant humanities to the ethics of attention, the Humanities Institute offers a little something for everyone! Learn more and register at humanitiesinstitute.asu.edu/events

08/24/2026

Kinda chic to create space for new ideas and meaningful conversations. ✨

08/19/2026

We're here for you! 🫵 Engage with us to meet your academic goals this semester and beyond! View upcoming events at humanitiesinstitute.asu.edu/events

08/18/2026

"I feel really grateful for the ways that my degree has allowed me to be really innovative with what I'm able to do."

Katherine Sorensen discusses how her English degree has prepped her for roles in marketing. Watch: https://youtu.be/8C6eN30C_JI?si=xgwsWO2Akz4YzIIK

CC: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

08/13/2026

Our science fiction film series, History of the Future, returns this fall with an all-new lineup of classic science fiction films to ponder and discuss with your fellow cinephiles.

Join us on Wednesday, August 19, at 6:45 pm for The Running Man (1987), the brawny, sci-fi spectacle starring Arnold Schwarzenegger at Majestic Theaters, PHX.

The film will be introduced by Ron Broglio, Professor and Director of ASU Humanities Institute.

08/10/2026

It's Dan's first day as research development fellow! Join us in giving him a warm welcome as we dive into the fall semester!

08/09/2026

It's National Book Lover's Day! Did you know that our TomorrowTalks program gives you the opportunity to engage with authors of bestselling books? Check out recent conversations on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XljFkSCE1Cg&list=PLTGv_bIQySEJ-zJ90jyPyBNPEBHWwQgQP

Fall events will be announced soon. Expect more TomorrowTalks in 2026-27!