Wheaton Institute for the Interdisciplinary Humanities

Each year, the WIIH connects the humanities to other fields of study via a changing theme. This year’s theme is AI Humanities. The Wheaton Institute for the Interdisciplinary Humanities connects the humanities to other fields of study. Showcasing the humanities, the WIIH brings them together in dialogue with the arts, social sciences, natural and applied sciences, and professional studies: business, engineering, law, medicine, and technology. Based on an annual theme, the WIIH invites the Wheaton community–from inside the college, students, teachers, staff, but also from outside to participate in conversations and explore what the humanities across all disciplines have to offer. The WIIH invites scholars, artists, practitioners and other distinguished guests to share their knowledge and experience The WIIH invites a number of distinguished guests to share their expertise in large venues and intimate settings with members of the Wheaton community. Via lectures, performances, exhibitions, and discussions, we give students and colleagues the opportunity to explore ideas more deeply by engaging with expert practitioners who are often teacher-scholars, by sharing innovative intellectual inquiries with our undergraduates and by creating a forum for thoughtful exchange in and beyond the Wheaton community. The WIIH was established in 2012 by Touba Ghadessi and Gen Liang. The current director is Joerg Blumtritt, Professor of Practice, Digital Media and Communications.