Bowling Green State University Department of Popular Culture
| Founder | Ray Browne |
|---|---|
| Type | Education |
| Location |
|
Region served | Bowling Green, Ohio |
Chair | Marilyn F. Motz |
Parent organization | Bowling Green State University |
Staff | 13 |
| Website | Popular Culture Website |
Bowling Green State University Department of Popular Culture is the first Popular Culture department in the USA.[1] The department was founded by Professor Ray Browne in 1973.[1] The Popular Culture department is unique as it is the only one in the USA to offer Popular Culture Bachelor's degrees and Master's degrees.[1][2][3]
History
On 21 July 2012, Bowling Green State University announced their plans to demolish the Popular Culture building that housed the department.[4][5] The Popular Culture building was home to 4 former Presidents of the university before the Popular Culture department moved in.[5] The building was purchased by the university in 1932,[6] and was formerly called Virgil House.[7] Over 2000 supporters protested the demolition plans of the Popular Culture building.[5][8] However the protests were unsuccessful and the university continued with plans to demolish the building.[9] The building was demolished on 10 August 2012, one week ahead of time.[5] The demolished Popular Culture house was replaced by a student health center.[10] The Popular Culture department moved into Shatzel Hall, alongside the Asian Studies department.[10]
Faculty
In 2009 there were 12 faculty members.[11]
- Jeffrey Brown[12]
- Becca Cragin[12]
- Rebecca Kinney[12]
- Montana Miller[12]
- Marilyn Motz[12]
- Angela Nelson[12]
- Kristen Rudisill[12]
- Jack Santino[12]
- Jeremy Wallach[12]
- Charles Coletta[12]
- Matthew Donahue[12][13]
- Dan Shoemaker[12]
- Esther Clinton[14]
References
- 1 2 3 Fox, Margalit (27 October 2009). "Ray Browne, 87, Founder of Pop-Culture Studies, Dies". New York Times. Retrieved 12 March 2014.
- ↑ Lieszkovszky, Ida (22 March 2012). "Some Students Opt for Odd Majors, Others Worry About Their Job Prospects". State Impact. Retrieved 12 March 2014.
- ↑ Pomeroy, Kelsey (7 January 2014). "7 Cool Majors You Didn't Know Existed". Huffington Post. Retrieved 13 March 2014.
- ↑ Brown, Harold (21 July 2012). "Former home of BGSU presidents to be demolished". Sentinel Tribune. Retrieved 12 March 2014.
- 1 2 3 4 Brown, Harold (10 August 2012). "Demolition of Pop Culture House begins". Sentinel Tribune. Retrieved 15 March 2014.
- ↑ Wening, Tim (10 August 2012). "BGSU pop culture building is torn down". northwestohio. Retrieved 15 March 2014.
- ↑ Homes, Sears (13 August 2012). "In Memoriam: BGSU Popular Culture House". Sears Modern Homes. Retrieved 15 March 2014.
- ↑ "Supporters of popular culture building gather". The BG News. 31 July 2012. Retrieved 12 March 2014.
- ↑ "Bowling Green State University pop culture building razed". Toledo Blade. 10 August 2012. Retrieved 12 March 2014.
- 1 2 Miller, Tim (7 August 2012). "BGSU to demolish popular culture center". Fox 19. Retrieved 16 March 2014.
- ↑ Shapiro, T. Rees (29 October 2009). "Ray Browne, 87; pioneer in study of popular culture". Washington Post. Retrieved 13 March 2014.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 "Department of Popular Culture - Faculty & Staff". BGSU. 22 August 2013. Retrieved 15 March 2014.
- ↑ Hathaway, Jay (13 March 2013). "BGSU professor to present pop culture research in India". Toledo Free Press. Retrieved 15 March 2014.
- ↑ Baird, Kirk (4 April 2013). "BGSU to host first Heavy Metal Conference in the United States". Toledo Blade. Retrieved 19 March 2014.