In honor of Elizabeth Keckly Women of all races and social classes were caught up in North Carolina’s complex political and slave system during the decades before the Civil War.This seminar focuses on the political culture and social system when … Read more
featuring Donato Fhunsu, Lecturer, African, African American, and Diaspora Studies "Chinua Achebe caught the world’s attention with Things Fall Apart. Published in 1958, when he was 28, the book would become a classic of world literature and required reading for … Read more
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
Juneteenth is the annual commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. To celebrate Juneteenth this year, we've invited acclaimed Gospel singer, Mary D. Williams to St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in Hillsborough. Join us as Ms. Williams takes … Read more
featuring Henry Veggian, Teaching Associate Professor, English and Comparative Literature "One of the enduring works of American fiction. Using the simple, powerful language of a fable, Hemingway takes the timeless themes of courage in the face of defeat and personal … 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
The Great American Read is an eight-part series that explores and celebrates the power of reading, told through the prism of America’s 100 best-loved novels. We are hosting a series of panel discussions based on the five themes in the … Read more
Since the Syrian refugee crisis of 2016, Germany has played an important role in Europe’s attempts to grapple with populations fleeing international conflict. Some view Germany as one of the more welcoming places in Europe, perhaps because many Germans want … 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 at Weathervane restaurant in Chapel Hill for a lunch where participants … Read more
How do you prepare a child for a world that often enacts and condones violence against people of color? A one-man performance that explores the difficult conversations we must have with our children as we prepare them to survive and … Read more
