Your Humanities Half-hour

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
 

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

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

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

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

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

Executive Director Shawna Babauta of MANGO - Marianas Alliance of Non-governmental Organizations - and MANGO client Shannon Sasamoto of Faha' Digital Media share about the work of the non-profit organization. 03.27.25

Producer and director Leila Fleming Staffler shares about the first three films in her series "Exploring Latte of The Marianas."  02.20.25