This event is sold out. For those who have registered in advance, this event will take place at the FedEx Global Education Center on Pittsboro St. In collaboration with the Center for European Studies The collapse of communist governments in … Read more
This event is sold out. Unfortunately, due to the limited seats for the tour/lunch, there is no waitlist. In collaboration with the North Carolina Museum of Art and the exhibition Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Mexican Modernism from the Jacques … Read more
In collaboration with the Center for Slavic, Eurasian, and East European Studies Since emerging from Communist control in 1990, Prague and St. Petersburg have regained much of their historic vitality. Although visitors now travel from all parts of the world … Read more
In collaboration with the Institute for the Study of the Americas Archaeological knowledge resembles historical knowledge in analyzing past societies that helped to shape later human cultures, but archaeological insights come from sources and analytical methods that often differ from … 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
A Dialogues Seminar In collaboration with the Center for Slavic, Eurasian, and East European Studies What makes a leader “great?” Join us for a review of two charismatic and important figures in world history, Alexander of Macedon and Catherine of … Read more
A Dialogues Distinguished Scholar seminar featuring Beverly Taylor Writers are often thought of as lonely souls who sacrifice their personal lives to dedicate themselves to their art, but many find love and companionship—and sometimes with other writers! Join distinguished scholar … Read more
A Dialogues seminar Join us for a morning immersed in the world of French art. Scholars Kathryn Desplanque and Alexis Clark will discuss French art in society and offer new perspectives on how we study and engage with art beyond … Read more
A Distinguished Performer Half-Day seminar featuring Robert Buxton, Lecturer (Piano) This event will focus on the music and life of Franz Liszt, composer and pianist extraordinaire of the 19th century, through interspersed performance and discussion of his works with pianist … Read more
A Distinguished Scholar Half-Day Seminar featuring Michael Vazquez, Teaching Assistant Professor and Director of Outreach, Philosophy Department The philosophical and ethical themes of ancient Stoic thinkers have attracted renewed attention in recent decades as people struggle to cope with public … Read more
