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Call for Applications for a Rotational Fellowship

November 11, 2024 09:21 AM
The Maxwell Institute invites applications from current BYU faculty in Provo with Continuing Faculty Status (CFS) for a 2-year full-time appointment to a rotational fellowship at the Institute. Successful appointees will maintain CFS status for the duration of their appointment to the Maxwell Institute and return to their home department at its conclusion. Appointees will be released from their regular teaching loads and will serve as full-time research fellows with residence at the Maxwell Institute during their terms (offices will be provided at the West View Building).

Ether 1-5: Two Kinds of Friendship

November 10, 2024 09:46 AM
We are suffering from an epidemic of loneliness and have been for some time now. Not only are we bowling alone, but we are often most alone when surrounded by people or connected to seemingly vibrant virtual communities.
Events

Wonder of Scripture Lecture from Ravi Gupta

Friday, November 15
Join us for the Wonder of Scripture Lecture from Ravi Gupta on November 15 at 11 AM in 3714 HBLL.

New Full-time Faculty Fellows

October 30, 2024 12:06 PM
The Maxwell Institute is pleased to announce the appointment of two new full-time faculty fellows to start in 2025. Katharina Paxman (Philosophy) and Thomas Russell (Theatre and Media Arts) have been appointed by the university as the first two fellows to occupy these two-year rotational spots.

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