Q&A: Dean David Schaberg on Humanities Advocacy Day
We interviewed David Schaberg, dean of the Division of Humanities, about his recent trip to Capitol Hill for Humanities Advocacy Day, where state-based delegations meet with members of Congress and their staff to make the case for federal funding for the humanities. The annual event is organized by the National Humanities Alliance, a coalition of over 200 member organizations including universities, cultural institutions and more. How was your Humanities Advocacy Day experience? Schaberg: This year’s visit was pretty high-powered advocacy. The group was led by Vice Chancellor Roger Wakimoto, who was there to represent UCLA in its overall engagement in…