Fordham Conversations: The Oscars
What are the Oscars and can a machine love?
It's Oscar weekend! And this week's Fordham Conversation is all about the Academy Awards.
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Fordham Conversations: Preserving Memories, Old and New
How do historians preserve memory?
Fordham Conversations: Members Only
A look inside one of Manhattan's exclusive social clubs and gentrification in the Bronx.
Fordham Conversations: Human Trafficking
This week we talk about the connection between major sporting events and human trafficking.
Human trafficking is often associated with large sporting events, like the Super Bowl. So in preparation for the game The Tri-State Coalition for Responsible Investment has joined a number of groups who are working to raise awareness about the issue and deter this form of modern day slavery.
Fordham Conversations: Pure Bronx
Pure Bronx looks at the diversity of the borough and two kids trying to make it out of the ghetto
This week on Fordham Conversations we take a literary trip through the gritty streets of the South Bronx with Fordham Professor Dr. Mark Naison and his new book “Pure Bronx”.
Fordham Conversations: Art in the Bronx
The art scene in the Bronx is more underground than Manhattan's, but it's on the rise.
This week on Fordham Conversations is all about art in the Bronx. David Storey, visual art professor at Fordham University, talks about art's relationship to New York City and how it has spread to the outer boroughs. Then, Chris Williams travels to the BronxArtSpace in Mott Haven on the opening night of the 'Portals and Interventions' exhibit. He talks with curator Linda Cunningham and artists Marita Ibanez, Rosemarie Fiore, Vidal Centeno, and Xavier Figueroa.
Fordham Conversations: A Psychobiography of Bobby Fischer
Understanding the Mind of a Famous Chess Player
Author Joseph Ponterotto, Ph.D., professor of counseling, attempts to understand the mind of arguably the world’s most famous chess player in his book A Psychobiography of Bobby Fischer (Charles C. Thomas Publisher Ltd, 2012).
Fordham Conversations: Tracking the Trends of Young Homeowners
Young people are still buying homes, but they're waiting until they're older.
Fordham Conversations: Fordham University and the United States: A History
Fordham University has a storied history, living through keystone American events like the Civil War and WWII.
Fordham University was once a stomping ground for U.S. President’s, war heroes and leaders in a number of prestigious fields.
Fordham Conversations: The Secrets Behind Christmas Traditions
Why do we exchange presents? What's the history behind Christmas folklore?
On this week’s show, Fordham Professor Maureen Tilley tells us all about Christmas traditions and the stories behind them, some you may know and some you may not. From the horrifying folkloric Krampus to the reason we celebrate on December 25, why we exchange presents, and why Santa lives in the North Pole. Dr. Tilley is a professor of theology and medieval studies.
