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Disability Studies Trailblazer Susan Schweik in Residence March 19-30
The 鶹ƵUniversity Humanities Center will host a visit by renowned disability studies scholar Susan Schweik. Known for her innovative work at the intersection of disability studies, literature, feminist theory and civil rights history, Schweik is the 2018 Jeanette K. Watson Distinguished Visiting Professor…
鶹ƵSymposium to Host Chilean Theater Company Feb. 12-16
鶹ƵSymposium continues its yearlong look at “Belonging” with a mini-residency by acclaimed Chilean theater company Teatro La María, Feb. 12-16. On Monday, Feb. 12, La María will present the U.S. premiere of “Los Millonarios” (“The Millionaires”) from 6-8 p.m. in The…
Humanities Center Dissertation Fellows to Discuss Research Jan. 26
The Humanities Center‘s two Dissertation Fellows are presenting a special program in the Tolley Humanities Building. Maria Carson and Thomas J. (T.J.) West III—Ph.D. candidates in religion and English, respectively—will provide an overview of their research on Friday, Jan. 26, from 9:30-11:30 a.m….
Classification Researcher to Headline 鶹ƵSymposium Dec. 4-5
鶹ƵSymposium continues its yearlong look at “Belonging” with a visit by a leading expert in classification science. On Monday, Dec. 4, Melissa Adler, assistant professor of information and media studies at Western University in London, Ontario, will discuss “Consequences…
鶹ƵSymposium to Continue ‘Belonging’ Theme with Flurry of Events Nov. 3-9
鶹ƵSymposium continues its yearlong survey of “Belonging” with a quartet of multidisciplinary events. On Friday, Nov. 3, Tim Brookes, founder of the Endangered Alphabets Project, will address “Where Have All the Alphabets Gone? Disappearing Traditional Writing Systems and the Worldwide Loss of…
Finding Common Ground
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Valuing the Humanities
First in four-part series about humanities research at 鶹Ƶ Michael Ebner anticipates a busy summer. When not in his office in Eggers Hall, fulfilling his duties as chair of the Department of History, the 鶹ƵUniversity professor will spend…
An Evening of Poetry with Gabriel Ramirez
Acclaimed spoken-word poet Gabriel Ramirez comes to 鶹Ƶfor a public performance on affirmation as a form of resistance. The performance will be held at 7 p.m. April 19 in Maxwell Auditorium. His work has been featured in Huffington Post,…
鶹ƵSymposium to Unveil ‘YOU ARE HERE’ April 20
鶹ƵSymposium concludes its yearlong examination of “Place” with an art exhibition of local relevance. On Thursday, April 20, the Humanities Center and the Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) in 鶹ƵUniversity Libraries will co-host an opening reception for the…
School-Based Mindfulness Is the Topic of April 14 Brown Bag Session
The 鶹ƵUniversity Humanities Center and the Contemplative Collaborative will present a brown bag session, “School-Based Mindfulness Interventions for At-Risk Youth,” on Friday, April 14, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in Room 123 of Sims Hall. Joshua Felver, assistant professor…