Your Humanities Half-hour

CNMI Humanities Month 2025 - Leo Pangelinan

The humanities are in the spotlight as Executive Director Leo Pangelinan gives an update on Northern Marianas Humanities Council, activities for CNMI Humanities Month 2025, and plans of the CNMI America250 Commission. 10.16.25

Marianas Peace Corps Volunteers - Terry Townsend

In our series on Marianas Peace Corps Volunteers, Terry Townsend shares about his experiences in the islands during the Trust Territory administration. 08.07.25

Young Marianas Traditional Seafarers - Lianalynn Muna, Andrew Roberto

Lianalynn Muna and Andrew Roberto share their personal experience with the revival of indigenous Chamorro and Carolinian maritime traditions in The Marianas. 10.02.25
 

Chamorro Carolinian Language Studies Resources - Dr. Rizalina Liwag, Monica "Leiwischem" Pua, Mercedes Deleon Guerrero

hear about new language resources developed by the Chamorro and Carolinian Language Heritage Studies (CCLHS) program under the CNMI Public School System.  Our guests are Senior Director of the Office of Curriculum and Instructional Services Dr. Rizalina Liwag, Carolinian Program Manager Monica Leiwischem Pua, and Chamorro Program Manager Mercedes Deleon Guerrerro. 09.18.25

Pacific Historic Parks Community Empowerment Project - Nicole Calvo

Development & Program Manager Nicole Calvo of non-profit Pacific Historic Parks shares findings from their recent Community Empowerment Project needs assessment conducted with focus groups in Saipan, Tinian, Rota, and Guam. 04.10.25

Marianas Peace Corps Volunteers - Dennis Vander Tuig

Marianas Peace Corps Volunteer Dennis Vander Tuig shares about his experiences in the islands from 1974-1976, including the establishment of local offices for historic preservation and arts & culture. 05.08.25

Marianas Peace Corps Volunteers - Peter Espinosa

Marianas Peace Corps Volunteer Peter Espinosa shares about his experiences in the islands from 1969 to 1971. 05.01.25

2024 Governor's Humanities Awardee Dr. Teresa Arriola

Dr. Teresa Arriola, 2024 Governor's Humanities Awardee for Research and Publication in The Humanities, shares about her research and work in anthropology, particularly related to indigenous rights and community empowerment. 04.24.25

Art & Healing - Victoria Sewell

Marianas artist Victoria Sewell shares about art and healing from both a professional and personal perspective. 04.17.25

A Marianas-made Chef - Zenn Tomokane

Executive Sous Chef Zenn Tomokane has about his culinary career in The Marianas. 04.03.25