{"id":25175,"date":"2024-11-24T11:29:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-24T16:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artsci.utk.edu\/denbocenter\/?p=25175"},"modified":"2026-07-24T11:29:35","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T15:29:35","slug":"reflection-michael-sutherlin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artsci.utk.edu\/denbocenter\/reflection-michael-sutherlin\/","title":{"rendered":"Reflection: Michael Sutherlin"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>2023-24 Denbo Center Graduate Research Assistant<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My introduction to the Denbo Center for Humanities and the Arts was through my friend, Lucas Nossaman, who was a previous graduate fellow at the Humanities Center [in 2020-21]. After praising many facets of the Center, he concluded with the following comment: \u201cAgain, the [Center\u2019s graduate] fellowship was wonderful, truly one of the best parts of being at UT.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I couldn\u2019t agree more. It\u2019s hard to communicate how much of a blessing my experience at the Humanities Center\u2014now the Denbo Center\u2014has been to me. I\u2019ve learned so much just by attending many highly engaging events and working with the various scholars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My own dissertation research concerns didacticism and propaganda in the twentieth century, and by attending the Center\u2019s distinguished lectures and Chandler seminars, I have learned much about how my research overlaps with other scholar\u2019s works. Having these conversations helped me imagine the possibilities of my research in ways I couldn\u2019t have learned just from classes or on my own. For sure, this place is the hub for the humanities community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a GRA at the Center, I have also worked on a plethora of projects, including event organization, graduate programing, social media campaigns, digital humanities projects, and public engagement initiatives. These responsibilities have resulted in many professional skills. I have learned digital communications, team collaboration, editing, professional correspondence, problem solving, market analysis, leadership, and grant writing. I know that the Denbo Center has equipped me for careers in community engagement, non-profits, event logistics, and so much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The greatest benefit I\u2019ve experienced here is getting to work with Amy Elias, Katie Hodges-Kluck, and all the other staff members and fellows. I\u2019ve had the pleasure to engage in many deep conversations, belly laughs, and support from these amazing people. Overall, the Center contributes to the betterment of humanity, and this is why I know the Denbo donation will greatly benefit future students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2014<em>Michael Sutherlin<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Michael successfully defended his dissertation in July 2024. Thanks to connections that he made while organizing the DCHA\u2019s alt-ac career panel (see opposite page), he started a new job at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/globalcomputing.group\/people.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UT\u2019s Global Computing Laboratory<\/a>. We wish him luck with this exciting opportunity to put his humanistic training to use in new ways!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><br><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2023-24 Denbo Center Graduate Research Assistant My introduction to the Denbo Center for Humanities and the Arts was through my friend, Lucas Nossaman, who was a previous graduate fellow at the Humanities Center [in 2020-21]. 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