In this week’s episode, Swati Bhise interviews Jennifer Keene: an author (Death and Dying in America, 2009), professor, and dean of the College of Liberal Arts at University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Jennifer discusses her history and research in the field of sociology as well as the impact of caregiving on the labor force. Swati and Jennifer advocate for gender parity and inclusivity, two values that are embedded in UNLV’s mission, given their high rate of first-generation students. Swati also highlights Jennifer’s work in the field of volunteerism and how she imparts its societal pertinence to her students and the Las Vegas community.
Episode 12: Jennifer Keene on Caregiving and Volunteerism in America
