featuring Drew Coleman, Professor of Geological Sciences Drew Coleman will discuss the science and policy of using what geologists know from studying deep time (greater than four billion years of Earth history) to predict and prepare for global catastrophes. In … Read more
featuring Elizabeth Engelhardt, John Shelton Reed Distinguished Professor of Southern Studies and Chair, American Studies Food is, of course, essential for the daily survival of every human being, but it also helps to create our cultural identities and our social … Read more
featuring Andrew Farah, Chief of Psychiatry, High Point Regional Health, UNC Health Care Ernest Hemingway and J.D. Salinger are giants of 20th-century American literature, but both suffered from neurological and psychological conditions in their later years. How might Hemingway’s history … Read more
Stephen Anderson, Professor of Music Brian Horton, Assistant Professor of Music, North Carolina Central University Join Steve Anderson (piano) and Brian Horton (saxophone) as they introduce us to the music, stories, and impact of North Carolina legends such as John … Read more
Russell Johnson, Lecturer in Music and Director, Carolina Bluegrass Band Also featuring: Reese Krome, Rick Lafleur, Max Owre, and Alice Zincone. Russ Johnson, former member of the popular bluegrass band Grass Cats, will share his insights on how the music … Read more
William L. Andrews, E. Maynard Adams Distinguished Professor of English and Comparative Literature LaToya A. Lain, Assistant Professor of Music Readings and discussion of William Andrews’ new work, Slavery and Class in the American South: A Generation of Slave Narrative … Read more
Laurie E. McNeil, Bernard Gray Distinguished Professor of Physics What makes a guitar sound like a guitar, and a flute like a flute? Join physicist and mezzo-soprano Laurie McNeil as she demonstrates key mathematical and acoustic concepts behind tone, timbre, … Read more
Interested in polishing or refreshing your foreign language speaking skills in a warm and welcoming environment? Join faculty discussion leaders at Weathervane restaurant in Chapel Hill for a lunch where partici- pants are encouraged to speak only in a foreign … Read more
In collaboration with the UNC General Alumni Association featuring Tom Dougherty, Associate Professor of Philosophy All programs are held from 4:30 to 6:00 pm at Flyleaf Books in Chapel Hill. Advance registrants can take advantage of our special FLYLEAF SEASON … Read more
In collaboration with the UNC General Alumni Association featuring Tom Dougherty, Associate Professor of Philosophy All programs are held from 4:30 to 6:00 pm at Flyleaf Books in Chapel Hill. Advance registrants can take advantage of our special FLYLEAF SEASON … Read more
