featuring Christina M. Weiler, Teaching Assistant Professor of German Meeting Dates: Wednesday, March 20 "One of the most important works in the history of musical theater."—History.com "Based on John Gay's eighteenth-century Beggar's Opera, The Threepenny Opera, first staged in 1928 at … Read more
April 17 - Dr. Heidi Kim (English & Comp. Lit.) discussing The Dark Side of Flower Drum Song. Rodgers and Hammerstein's Flower Drum Song was a popular (though not critical) hit and started some of its Asian American stars on … Read more
April 17 - Dr. Heidi Kim (English & Comp. Lit.) discussing The Dark Side of Flower Drum Song. Rodgers and Hammerstein's Flower Drum Song was a popular (though not critical) hit and started some of its Asian American stars on … Read more
In Collaboration with Sampson Community College in Clinton, NC Creative artwork emerges in every human culture and historical era, but certain places have become especially influential centers of artistic work. This Dialogues seminar will focus on the influential development of … Read more
The humanities provide essential knowledge and perspectives for vital democratic societies, yet the current cultural and educational tides may be carrying humanistic studies into the backwaters of American life. Join the CPH “intellectual team” for a seminar that will recognize … 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
featuring Javier Arce-Nazario, Associate Professor of Geography Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico in 2017, but this was not the first time the US citizens who live on the Island have had to contend with natural disaster. This talk will situate … Read more
featuring Maggie Fritz-Morkin, Assistant Professor of Italian Meeting Date: Wednesday, March 27 "Placed in a convent at the age of thirteen, Virginia Galilei, Galileo’s eldest daughter, wrote to her father continually. Now Dava Sobel has translated into English all 124 surviving … Read more
Feeling uneasy lately? It may comfort you to know that people in the past have also suffered through periods of deep personal and collective anxiety—and managed to survive them. In fact, they often responded creatively to challenging circumstances, developing new … 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
