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College of Liberal Arts and Sciences University of Florida

Winter 2021

Behind the Cover

Behind the Cover

Wednesday March 24, 2021

CLAS Graphic Designer Khary Khalfani explains what inspired his design for the latest cover of Ytori magazine.
Across the Pond

Across the Pond

Wednesday March 10, 2021

A Beyond120 excursion helped Hunter Hales and Kathryn Quintero realize their CLAS degrees were preparing them for rewarding opportunities they hadn’t previously considered.
How Virtual Reality Can Make History Accessible

How Virtual Reality Can Make History Accessible

Tuesday February 23, 2021

English PhD student Laken Brooks uses virtual reality to highlight marginalized groups and histories.
Helping Students Through Difficult Times

Helping Students Through Difficult Times

Thursday February 18, 2021

The CLAS Cares fund helped Elisabeth Rios-Brooks weather a difficult period.
The History of Self-Help

The History of Self-Help

Monday February 15, 2021

Associate professor Trysh Travis offers a new perspective on the history of self-help books as a guest on the popular By the Book podcast.
Finding His Spark: Jon Renthrope and Cajun Fire Brewery

Finding His Spark: Jon Renthrope and Cajun Fire Brewery

Thursday February 11, 2021

Alum Renthrope is the founder and CEO of Cajun Fire Brewing Company, only the fifth Black-owned brewery in the history of the United States and the first in the South.
The New Extended Family: Pet Ownership During the Pandemic

The New Extended Family: Pet Ownership During the Pandemic

Tuesday February 9, 2021

PhD student Jennifer Applebaum designed a study to gauge how owners feel about their pets during the quarantine.
From One Milestone to the Next: African American Studies at UF

From One Milestone to the Next: African American Studies at UF

Tuesday February 2, 2021

On the cusp of becoming a department, the African American Studies Program celebrates over 50 years of scholarship and struggle.