In collaboration with the Carolina Center for the Study of the Middle East and Muslim Civilizations The Civil War in Syria is one of the most complex conflicts in the Middle East, and few outsiders understand its origins or its … Read more
featuring Patrick Horn, Adjunct Assistant Professor of English and Comparative Literature and Associate Director, Center for the Study of the American South Meeting Dates: Tuesdays, October 16 & 23 "Tempering satire with compassion, underscoring pathos with humor, O'Connor lays bare … Read more
featuring Kenneth (Andy) Andrews, Professor and Chair of Sociology Why does college cost so much? What happens when one’s religion isn’t recognized by the government? Why are college sports often engines for controversy? These are just a few of the thorny … Read more
Cinema School is in session! Join Dr. Rachel Schaevitz at the beloved Chelsea Theater in Chapel Hill for a screening and discussion of the classic film, The Philadelphia Story. "This classic romantic comedy focuses on Tracy Lord (Katharine Hepburn), a Philadelphia … Read more
In collaboration with Sandhills Community College, Pinehurst Featuring Lloyd Kramer, Professor of History and Director, Carolina Public Humanities; Maximilian Owre, Teaching Assistant Professor of History and Executive Director, Carolina Public Humanities; and Rachel Schaevitz, Postdoctoral Fellow in the Public Humanities, Carolina … Read more
The 1920s are known as the age of flappers, speakeasys, and the new carefree lifestyles of America’s upper classes, but other cultural changes, especially the creative contributions of African-Americans, are often overshadowed. This seminar offers a more nuanced and complicated … Read more
The September 25th Italian Language Lunch has been cancelled. Someone from our office will contact those who registered about a refund. We apologize for any inconvenience. featuring Amy Chambless, Teaching Associate Professor of Italian Interested in polishing or refreshing your … Read more
featuring Barbara Fedders, Assistant Professor of Law Why does college cost so much? What happens when one’s religion isn’t recognized by the government? Why are college sports often engines for controversy? These are just a few of the thorny questions we … Read more
featuring James J. O’Hara, George L. Paddison Professor of Latin Meeting Dates: Wednesdays, October 31, November 7, & November 14 "The greatest of Western epic poems...Virgil’s story of the journey of Aeneas has been a part of our cultural heritage … Read more
**This event has been postponed until Spring, please check our website or sign up for our newsletter by emailing human@unc.edu for a rescheduled date.** In 1975, a relatively unknown filmmaker, Steven Spielberg, shifted the film industry with a sleeper hit … Read more
