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
a DIALOGUES seminar There are more privately owned guns than people in the United States, and “gun culture” is more pervasive in American society than in any other modern, industrial nation. How did a distinctive view of guns influence the … Read more
a DIALOGUES seminar Recent political events serve to remind Americans that the United States is “a republic, not a democracy.” Indeed, our Founding Fathers were inspired by the most famous republic in world history, Rome’s, when they wrote the Constitution. … Read more
a DIALOGUES seminar European political and social systems gradually became more democratic after the 18th century as the traditional power of kings and nobles was replaced by new voting rights and the institutions of representative government. But powerful anti-democratic movements … Read more
