Erin Fider, MA
Student Services and Academic Programs Coordinator, Center for Spirituality and Healing (CSH)
Contact Info
Student Services and Academic Programs Coordinator, Center for Spirituality and Healing (CSH)
University of Minnesota, MA Liberal Studies, 2012
University of Minnesota, BA Journalism, 1990
Summary
Erin Fider began working as the Student Services and Academic Programs Coordinator for the Center for Spirituality & Healing in Fall 2013. Her responsibilities include managing the daily operations of recruitment, admissions, student progress and advising for the Center’s academic courses and programs. In her prior 15+ years history working for the University, she held positions in the Itasca Biological Station & Laboratories and the Department of Pharmacology. Erin combined coursework in creative writing, cultural studies and integrative healing to complete a Master of Arts in Liberal Studies in 2012. Her hybrid thesis project explored modern applications of shamanic practice through creative essays and academic research.
Research
Research Summary/Interests
Creativity
Imagery and Healing
Modern Applications of Shamanic Practice
Publications
Fider, Erin. "Imaginary Healing? A Personal Exploration into Modern Applications of Shamanic Practice." Master's thesis, University of Minnesota, 2012