featuring Marc Cohen, Teaching Associate Professor of English and Comparative Literature "In this remarkable autobiography, the first literary addiction memoir, Thomas De Quincey hauntingly describes the surreal visions and hallucinatory nocturnal wanderings he took through London—and the nightmares, despair, and … Read more
Featuring Amy Chambless, Teaching Associate Professor of Italian Interested in polishing or refreshing your foreign language speaking skills in a warm and welcoming environment? Join UNC faculty discussion leaders for a lunch where participants are encouraged to speak only in … Read more
featuring Daniel Kreiss, Associate Professor of Media and Journalism Technology, Society, and Culture In the modern world we cannot avoid technology, but we can try to understand its effects on our society and culture. Join us for this spring’s interdisciplinary … Read more
Featuring Al Duncan (UNC Classics), Mary Floyd Wilson (UNC English & Comparative Literature), & Adam Versényi (UNC Dramatic Art) One way to get through difficult times like these is by connecting to a community of people to talk, learn, and … Read more
Ida B. Wells-Barnett used investigative journalism to reveal the horrors of racial violence and lynching in the U.S. during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Join the Orange County Community Remembrance Coalition (OCCRC) in celebrating the work of this … Read more
James Baldwin famously said, “Know from whence you came. If you know whence you came, there are absolutely no limitations to where you can go.” This Dialogues seminar will feature speakers who will share stories of migration—both forced and voluntary—and … Read more
The Monday, APRIL 6 French Lunch is SOLD OUT. Please email human@unc.edu to be added to the waitlist. Featuring Hannelore Jarausch, Teaching Professor Emerita of French Interested in polishing or refreshing your foreign language speaking skills in a warm and … Read more
This event is sold out. To be added to the waitlist, please email human@unc.edu with your name and phone number. featuring Eliza Rose, Laszlo Birinyi, Sr., Fellow in Germanic and Slavic Languages and Literatures "A modern classic, Being There is … Read more
For this discussion, we will be joined by Dr. Maureen Berner, Professor of Public Administration and Government at UNC, and Megan Tice, Hunger Relief Programs Director at TABLE. Our speakers will address how COVID-19 is impacting food access throughout the … Read more
Presented by Eliza Rose, Laszlo Birinyi, Sr., Fellow in Germanic and Slavic Languages and Literatures A simpleminded, sheltered gardener becomes an unlikely trusted advisor to a powerful businessman and an insider in Washington politics. Directed by Hal Ashby. Starring Peter … Read more
Featuring Gabe Trop and Pamela Cooper. Plus two mystery guests! One way to get through difficult times like these is by connecting to a community of people to talk, learn, and laugh. With this in mind, CPH invites you to … Read more
Join us this spring for two “learning and listening” events combining commentary and performance. It’s the perfect mix of education and entertainment! Moving Between Fiddle Styles Tatiana Hargreaves, Lecturer in Bluegrass Fiddle Thursday, February 20, 6:30 pm Caribbean Connections Stephen … Read more
featuring Pamela Cooper, Associate Professor of English and Comparative Literature "The novel that put Atwood on the literary map...is both a scathingly funny satire of consumerism and a heady exploration of emotional cannibalism....Marked by blazingly surreal humor and a colorful … Read more
Featuring Christina Weiler, Teaching Assistant Professor of German Interested in polishing or refreshing your foreign language speaking skills in a warm and welcoming environment? Join UNC faculty discussion leaders for a lunch where participants are encouraged to speak only in … Read more
featuring Elysia Davis, Clinical Instructor in Obstetrics and Gynecology Technology, Society, and Culture In the modern world we cannot avoid technology, but we can try to understand its effects on our society and culture. Join us for this spring’s interdisciplinary … Read more
Join Dr. Lloyd Kramer & Dr. Max Owre for "Talking Humanities," a new series where members of the CPH staff lead a virtual small group discussion about a current article. The first article in this series is "The Revolution Is … Read more
All Humanities Happy Hours feature a short, fun, scholarly presentation followed by a discussion with the audience. Humanities Happy Hours are free and open to the public and held 6:00 to 7:00 pm at Top of the Hill’s Back Bar. … Read more
Featuring Florence Dore (UNC English & Comp. Lit.), Mark Katz (UNC Department of Music), Jocelyn Neal (UNC Department of Music) and mystery guests. One way to get through difficult times like these is by connecting to a community of people … Read more
In collaboration with the Center for Jewish Studies and the Center for European Studies The Uhlman Family Distinguished Scholar Program for 2020 will feature Christopher Browning, Frank Porter Graham Professor Emeritus at UNC-Chapel Hill. This special event, co-sponsored by the … Read more
In collaboration with the Center for Jewish Studies and the Center for European Studies The Uhlman Family Distinguished Scholar Program for 2020 will feature Christopher Browning, Frank Porter Graham Professor Emeritus at UNC-Chapel Hill. This special event, co-sponsored by the … Read more
featuring Pamela Cooper, Associate Professor of English and Comparative Literature "The novel that put Atwood on the literary map...is both a scathingly funny satire of consumerism and a heady exploration of emotional cannibalism....Marked by blazingly surreal humor and a colorful … Read more
featuring Noreen McDonald, Thomas Willis Lambeth Distinguished Professor and Chair of City and Regional Planning Technology, Society, and Culture In the modern world we cannot avoid technology, but we can try to understand its effects on our society and culture. … Read more
While we wish for a world at peace, war—to-date at least—seems to be an enduring part of the human condition. With more than 50 conflicts currently being fought around the world, we should try to understand the forces that cause … Read more
Featuring Jon Kief (UNC Department of Asian Studies), Donny Santacaterina (UNC Department of History), & Claudia Yaghoobi (UNC Department of Asian Studies). One way to get through difficult times like these is by connecting to a community of people to … Read more
The Monday, April 27 French Lunch is SOLD OUT. Please email human@unc.edu to be added to the waitlist. Featuring Hannelore Jarausch, Teaching Professor Emerita of French Interested in polishing or refreshing your foreign language speaking skills in a warm and … Read more
Featuring Amy Chambless, Teaching Associate Professor of Italian Interested in polishing or refreshing your foreign language speaking skills in a warm and welcoming environment? Join UNC faculty discussion leaders for a lunch where participants are encouraged to speak only in … Read more
featuring Jim Thomas, Associate Professor of Epidemiology All programs are held from 4:30 to 6:00 pm at Flyleaf Books in Chapel Hill. Program Tuition: Advance registrants pay $18 per lecture ($13 for GAA members). To check your membership status or to … Read more
Featuring Claire Haslam (Owner of The Eddy Pub), Stephen Hertz (Culinary Instructor, AB Tech), Laura Stewart (Farmer and Owner of Haw River Mushrooms), and Margaret Norman (Food Scholar, American Studies, UNC). Moderated by Joanna Sierks Smith (Carolina Public Humanities) This … Read more
Thursday, April 30 | 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. (EDT) Complimentary livestream - A Zoom link will be emailed to all registered participants the day of the event. Sign up here. What impact is the COVID-19 pandemic having on mental health? … Read more
Due to COVID-19, this event has been postponed until Fall 2020. We sent an email to all registered participants with information about refunds, credits, or saving seats for the postponed event. Email us at human@unc.edu if you have any questions. … Read more
