J.D. Salinger’s novel The Catcher in the Rye (1951) introduced America to Holden Caulfield, the cynical teen, a character type common in literature and film ever since. Half lecture, half book discussion, this seminar will examine the American literary classic … Read more
featuring Jessica Tanner, Assistant Professor of French 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 are … Read more
featuring David Pier, Associate Professor of African, African American, and Diaspora Studies In 2018, the Ugandan government attracted international attention when it arrested and tortured Bobi Wine, a pop star turned insurgent Member of Parliament. This talk will provide background … Read more
featuring Jessica Tanner, Assistant Professor of French Meeting Dates: Wednesdays, March 6 and 13 "The paradoxes of great literature are those of human nature, and Colette is nothing if not human...Accessible and elusive; greedy and austere; courageous and timid; subversive and … Read more
In collaboration with Alamance Community College Jerry Cotten, North Carolina Collection photographic archivist (retired) Stephen Fletcher, North Carolina Collection photographic archivist Julie Trotter, Instructor, English Department, Alamance Community College Erik Perel, Department Head, Advertising and Graphic Design, Alamance Community College … Read more
featuring Richard J. A. Talbert, William Rand Kenan, Jr. Professor of History While we wish for a world at peace, war—to-date at least—seems to be an enduring part of the human condition. With more than 50 conflicts currently being fought around … Read more
This event is sold out. Email human@unc.edu with your name, phone number, or email. Carolina Public Humanities is teaming up with the Ackland Art Museum to explore the ways in which art can help us understand the complexity of the … Read more
The Goethe-Institut is sending its "wanderbUS“ on the road and all across the United States in 2019. The wanderbUS is a travelling show and mobile exhibit that visits high schools, universities, and public events. A small team of education professionals … Read more
featuring Jessica Tanner, Assistant Professor of French Meeting Dates: Wednesdays, March 6 and 13 "The paradoxes of great literature are those of human nature, and Colette is nothing if not human...Accessible and elusive; greedy and austere; courageous and timid; subversive and … Read more
Featuring Joanna Helms, Graduate Teaching Fellow in Musicology This spring, join some of our insightful Carolina scholars as they share their favorite films—it’s a new program we are calling Mornings at the Movies! Whether you like sci-fi or classics, English … Read more
