Week of Events
Passing by Nella Larsen
Passing by Nella Larsen
featuring GerShun Avilez, Associate Professor of English and Comparative Literature Meeting Date: Tuesday, September 25 "Written by one of the most acclaimed and influential writers of the Harlem Renaissance, Nella Larsen's Passing is a powerful, thrilling, and tragic tale about … Read more
Italian Language Lunch
Italian Language Lunch
The September 25th Italian Language Lunch has been cancelled. Someone from our office will contact those who registered about a refund. We apologize for any inconvenience. featuring Amy Chambless, Teaching Associate Professor of Italian Interested in polishing or refreshing your … Read more
The Appeal of Living in a Black Community: From Durham to Oklahoma to the Caribbean
The Appeal of Living in a Black Community: From Durham to Oklahoma to the Caribbean
featuring Karla Slocum, Associate Professor of Anthropology and Director, Institute of African American Research A common view of Black communities in the US is that they are unstable and disorganized, marked by things like violence, poverty and “broken” families. Taking … Read more
North Carolina in Transition
North Carolina in Transition
In collaboration with Sampson Community College, Clinton Featuring Jessica Stanford, Demographic Analyst, Carolina Demography, Carolina Population Center and Rachel F. Seidman, Director, Southern Oral History Program This seminar will feature two scholars examining our great state, with a look to the … Read more
The World of Tomorrow: Benefits, Risks, and Challenges
The World of Tomorrow: Benefits, Risks, and Challenges
Our society is experiencing fundamental transformations that affect nearly every aspect of our lives. New technologies and methods in communications, medicine, environmental engineering, robotics, and other spheres of innovation promise great benefits but also pose challenges to traditional ideas about … Read more