Simon Bronner
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- Why is folklore important in understanding the past and preparing for the future? Dr. Simon Bronner, author of Folklore: The Basics and Maxwell C. Weiner Distinguished Professor of Humanities S&T,
talks with BYU Radio host Marcus Smith in an interview on May 8.
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To blog or not to blog
Dr. Simon J. Bronner will present a lecture titled “Should I Start a Blog? And Other Questions about Creating a Digital Presence in the Humanities” noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, in Room 101 Humanities and Social Sciences Building. Lunch will be provided. RSVP to Linda Bramel, executive assistant, at lindab@mst.edu.
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Hear stories of snakes, shillelaghs, shenanigans
Dr. Simon J. Bronner and Dr. Patrick Huber will present a talk titled “Snakes, Shillelaghs and Shenanigans: The History and Culture of St. Pat’s” 3:30-5 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, in the Ozark Room of the Havener Center.
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Learn about Holocaust today, hear professor’s story
You’re invited to learn about the Holocaust through various events at S&T today (Monday, Jan. 28). A “pop-up museum” with information on various aspects of the Holocaust is on display in the Havener Center Atrium. Dr. Simon Bronner will present a talk about his family’s personal Holocaust story, “From Auschwitz to America: A Family Saga of the Holocaust” at 3 p.m. in Room 103 Engineering Management Building.
Read More »Bronner co-edits book on Jewish cultural studies
Dr. Simon J. Bronner is the co-editor with Caspar Battegary of the University of Basel in Switzerland of a book published in November.
Read More »Lifetime achievement award goes to Bronner
Dr. Simon J. Bronner received the American Folklore Society’s Lifetime Scholarly Achievement Award at the Society’s 130th Annual Meeting in October in Buffalo, New York.
Read More »Why does the Boogieman come out at Halloween?
The Boogieman has a long history in slang, literature, folklore and media and is often mentioned as the best-known frightening figure in British and North American culture. Dr. Simon J. Bronner will present his research during a talk 3-4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, in Room 103 Engineering Management Building.
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