GSPhilosophy: Pitbull Aint Got Nothing On These Worldwide Thinkers
The word philosophy brings to mind moments of discussion and allusive thoughts, however it isn’t just that at the Governor’s Scholars Program. The philosophy focus area embodies moments of discovery, not just discussion allowing for new perspectives and change in pace for the field itself. Not only highlighting the discussion necessary in readings of philosophical changes, but in artifacts as well.
Parasite is so “Metaphorical”
The film Parasite follows a lower class family, the Kim clan, that slithers their way through deception and fraud as staff for a rich family, the Park family.
Cultural Anthropology: The Story of Us
In Anne Justice’s Cultural Anthropology focus area, scholars are examining various creation myths and stories from different cultures. Ranging from stories from Tlingit culture in Southern Alaska to stories from Australia, Cultural Anthropology scholars are being exposed to new perspectives that they may not have learned about before.
GSPolitics: A Look into the Political and Legal Issues Focus Area
The Political and Legal Issues focus area at Murray State GSP is led by Dalton York. “The scholars will be exploring our political and legal systems through the lens of the external forces that influence public perception and internal policy-making decisions. In short, we are diving into political communication,” said Dalton.
From Legos to Landscapes
When you walk into Emery Ginger’s Architectural Design classroom, you see a lab of scholars diligently working on their next big project. You’re greeted by a smiling Emery ready to welcome you into her class. In such a collaborative environment, innovation is bound to happen. The next generation of creators is building skills here at Murray GSP to bring into the workforce.
How VARK Plays a Role in the Healthcare Industry
Scholars in the healthcare industry focus area have been introduced to a wide variety of learning methods throughout their stay on Murray State's Campus. Whether a scholar learns best through visual, auditory, reading & writing or kinesthetic learning style (also known as VARK), Instructor Sashi Papu John has made a point to provide a unique method of learning to fit every scholar's preference.
Dungeons & Countries? – International Relations
Walking into International Relations, worlds collide as many assume the class discusses political relations with foreign countries, but it’s larger than surface level. Described as “D&D but with countries” the class steps further into the concepts of International Relations.
Agribusiness and Biotechnology Prepares for Trip to MSU Apiary
On Monday, scholars in the Agribusiness and Biotechnology focus area with Dr. Lin Hindayani welcomed guest speaker and Hutson School of Agriculture faculty member Chad Gaylord to prepare them for Tuesday’s trip to the Apiary at the Murray State Arboretum.
Worldwide Thinking: Philosophy
The philosophy focus area embodies moments of discovery, not just discussion, allowing for new perspectives and change in pace for the field itself.
Historical Analysis: Shaping the Future
The historical analysis focus area, taught by Aris Cedeño– GSP’s executive director– is an insightful reflection of culture. “The class is about influences and geography and how it shapes us not only in the past but in the future.” Cedeño said...