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 the world, we should try to understand the forces that cause … Read more
All Humanities Happy Hours feature a short, fun, scholarly presentation followed by a discussion with the audience. Humanities Happy Hours are free and open to the public and held 6:00 to 7:00 pm at Top of the Hill’s Back Bar. … Read more
Unfortunately, the keynote speaker for this year's Maynard Adams Symposium, Professor Tommie Shelby at Harvard University, is unable to travel because of specific coronavirus-related travel restrictions at his University. This year's Adams Symposium on "Philosophy, Prisons, and the Search for … Read more
Unfortunately, the keynote speaker for this year's Maynard Adams Symposium, Professor Tommie Shelby at Harvard University, is unable to travel because of specific coronavirus-related travel restrictions at his University. This year's Adams Symposium on "Philosophy, Prisons, and the Search for … Read more
featuring Marc Cohen, Teaching Associate Professor of English and Comparative Literature "In this remarkable autobiography, the first literary addiction memoir, Thomas De Quincey hauntingly describes the surreal visions and hallucinatory nocturnal wanderings he took through London—and the nightmares, despair, and … Read more
Featuring Gabriel Trop, Associate Professor of German Interested in polishing or refreshing your foreign language speaking skills in a warm and welcoming environment? Join UNC faculty discussion leaders for a lunch where participants are encouraged to speak only in a … Read more
In collaboration with Sandhills Community College Featuring Emil Keme, Associate Professor of American Indian and Indigenous Studies & Glenda Pope, Associate Professor of Religion and Humanities, Sandhills Community College This two-part presentation will explore the cultures of indigenous communities around … Read more
featuring Lyneise Williams, Associate Professor of Art History Technology, Society, and Culture In the modern world we cannot avoid technology, but we can try to understand its effects on our society and culture. Join us for this spring’s interdisciplinary series … Read more
Featuring Cary Levine, (UNC Art & Art History), Rachel Schaevitz (CPH Alum & Live from New Zealand) & Kumi Silva (UNC Department of Communication) One way to get through difficult times like these is by connecting to a community of … Read more
In collaboration with the Carolina Asia Center and the Department of Asian Studies Friday, March 27, 5:30 pm | Nelson Mandela Auditorium, Fedex Global Education Center Jeremy Hunter, investigative photo-journalist, writer, broadcaster, and winner of three UNESCO awards, will report … Read more
