Week of Events
German Language Lunch *Cancelled*
German Language Lunch *Cancelled*
This event has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
To the Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf
To the Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf
featuring Hilary Lithgow, Lecturer in English and Comparative Literature "The novel that established Virginia Woolf as a leading writer of the twentieth century, To the Lighthouse is made up of three powerfully charged visions into the life of one family living … Read more
Ethics of Humor
Ethics of Humor
featuring Jeff Sebo, Research Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Associate Director, Parr Center for Ethics Comedy is deeply connected with many of our best and worst tendencies. What makes comedy such a powerful force for good and evil, and how should we think … Read more
Art of Asia: Court & Capital
Art of Asia: Court & Capital
In collaboration with the Ackland Art Museum Ackland Art Museum’s new exhibition, Court and Capital presents the grand customs and fashions of Asian capital cities, examining their transition from feudal seats to modern cultural centers. From the splendor of the … Read more
Impact of World War I: Culture, Cinema, and Colonies
Impact of World War I: Culture, Cinema, and Colonies
Continuing our exploration of the significance and meaning of the First World War, this seminar focuses specifically on the war’s enormous cultural influence. We’ll move beyond the war’s military and diplomatic dimensions to examine how writers, artists, filmmakers, and colonized … Read more