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Resources: mentorship
Macarena Gómez-Barris on Fighting Extractive Capitalism
Host Cathy Hannabach interviews Macarena Gómez-Barris about using art to fight extractive capitalism and the politics of translation.
Gayatri Gopinath on Queer Diasporic Aesthetics
Host Cathy Hannabach interviews Gayatri Gopinath about queering visual culture, diasporic aesthetics, and mentoring queers of color.
Preparing Your Tenure Review File
Prepping your materials for tenure review is time consuming and stressful. But it is much easier if you keep things organized as you go. Here’s how.
How to Ask for a Letter of Recommendation
How to ask for a letter of recommendation from a professor or employer: what to include, how far in advance to ask, and how to follow up.
Sara Tatyana Bernstein on Critical Public Scholarship
Host Cathy Hannabach interviews Sara Tatyana Bernstein about public engagement and interdisciplinary careers beyond the academy.
Mentoring Students Pursuing Non-Academic Careers
Mentoring students pursuing non-academic careers is both possible and vital even if you don’t have any experience beyond the academy yourself. Here’s how to get them what they need.
Finding Non-Academic Mentors Regardless of Your Career Path
Non-academic mentors bring a wealth of career expertise and life advice. Here’s how to build and nurture those relationships regardless of your career path.
Tanisha C. Ford on Black Creative Genius
Host Cathy Hannabach interviews Tanish C. Ford about Black art and creativity, public intellectualism, and being bold.
Using Informational Interviews to Build Your Career
What to keep in mind when using informational interviews to craft an awesome interdisciplinary career within or beyond academia.
Surbhi Malik on Diasporic Radio
Host Cathy Hannabach interviews Surbhi Malik about diasporic radio production and mentoring students’ whole, complex selves.
How to Write a Letter of Recommendation
How to write a letter of recommendation for a student, including where to begin, what to include, and how to follow up.