Week of Events
Scientific Revolutions and Changing Human Values
Revolutions in scientific knowledge and technologies have profoundly influenced modern human lives, ideas, and ethical values. This seminar will examine how scientific revolutions have transformed human identities and traditional beliefs. Philosopher Marc Lange will introduce the general concept of scientific … Read more
Advanced French Lunch
Advanced French Lunch
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
The Last Thing He Wanted by Joan Didion
The Last Thing He Wanted by Joan Didion
featuring Henry Veggian, Senior Lecturer in English and Comparative Literature "The legendary author of Play It As It Lays and Slouching Toward Bethlehem trains her eye on the far frontiers of the Monroe Doctrine, where history dissolves into conspiracy (Dallas … Read more
Cigarette Warning Labels: The Battle between the FDA and the Tobacco Industry
Cigarette Warning Labels: The Battle between the FDA and the Tobacco Industry
Seth M. Noar, Professor, School of Media and Journalism and Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center Over 100 countries and jurisdictions throughout the world have implemented graphic warnings on cigarette packs to reduce tobacco use. In the US, the FDA has been … Read more