Week of Events
Power and Ambition: Political Family Dynasties Through the Ages
Families are time-honored sources of virtues and values. But what if a family’s greatest virtue is its thirst for power? This seminar will examine five families whose members obtained positions at the highest levels of society: the Medicis, Tudors, and … Read more
Spanish Language Lunch *Cancelled*
Spanish Language Lunch *Cancelled*
Featuring Cristina Carrasco, Teaching Associate Professor of Spanish 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
So Long a Letter by Mariama Ba
So Long a Letter by Mariama Ba
featuring Emily Burrill, Associate Professor of Women’s and Gender Studies and Director, African Studies Center Meeting Date: Tuesday, September 18 Winner of the first ever Noma Award for Publishing in Africa "Written by award-winning African novelist Mariama Ba and translated … Read more
Tuesday French Language Lunch
Tuesday French Language Lunch
featuring Emma Monroy, PhD Student in 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 Social Scientist as “Expert Witness” in Cases of Religious Freedom
The Social Scientist as “Expert Witness” in Cases of Religious Freedom
featuring Charles Price, Associate Professor of Anthropology Why does college cost so much? What happens when one’s religion isn’t recognized by the government? Why are college sports often engines for controversy? These are just a few of the thorny questions we will … Read more
German Language Lunch
German Language Lunch
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 at Weathervane restaurant in Chapel Hill for a lunch where participants are … Read more
Humanities Happy Hour: The New World Border
Humanities Happy Hour: The New World Border
Featuring Stephanie Elizondo Griest, Assistant Professor and Margaret R. Shuping Fellow of Creative Nonfiction Bring your friends, grab your favorite beverage, and join us for a fascinating discussion. Complimentary snacks will be provided by the UNC Institute for Arts & Humanities. … Read more
*Postponed* Song of the South: Assimilation and Secession in Today’s County and Bluegrass Music
*Postponed* Song of the South: Assimilation and Secession in Today’s County and Bluegrass Music
This event has been postponed. We will update this site when it has been rescheduled. We apologize for any inconvenience. In collaboration with Wayne Community College, Goldsboro Featuring Jocelyn Neal, Professor of Music The musical heritage and modern musical practices of … Read more