Week of Events
An Unlikely Friendship
An Unlikely Friendship
Carolina Public Humanities and the Chelsea Theater present a special screening of An Unlikely Friendship, the story of how civil rights activist Ann Atwater and Klansman CP Ellis came to work together for the betterment of the Durham community. Following … Read more
Tuesday French Language Lunch
Tuesday French Language Lunch
featuring Emma Monroy, Doctoral Candidate in French and Francophone Studies 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 … Read more
Linguistic Diversity and Linguistic Justice in the Contemporary World
Linguistic Diversity and Linguistic Justice in the Contemporary World
featuring David F. Mora-Marín, Associate Professor of Linguistics & Becky Butler, English Language Specialist, Adjunct Assistant Professor in Linguistics Linguists David Mora-Marin and Becky Butler will introduce us to the world of fading languages and their importance in maintaining cultural diversity. … Read more
The Threepenny Opera by Bertolt Brecht
The Threepenny Opera by Bertolt Brecht
featuring Christina M. Weiler, Teaching Assistant Professor of German Meeting Dates: Wednesday, March 20 "One of the most important works in the history of musical theater."—History.com "Based on John Gay's eighteenth-century Beggar's Opera, The Threepenny Opera, first staged in 1928 at … Read more
Humanities Happy Hour
Humanities Happy Hour
April 17 - Dr. Heidi Kim (English & Comp. Lit.) discussing The Dark Side of Flower Drum Song. Rodgers and Hammerstein's Flower Drum Song was a popular (though not critical) hit and started some of its Asian American stars on … Read more
Humanities Happy Hour
Humanities Happy Hour
April 17 - Dr. Heidi Kim (English & Comp. Lit.) discussing The Dark Side of Flower Drum Song. Rodgers and Hammerstein's Flower Drum Song was a popular (though not critical) hit and started some of its Asian American stars on … Read more
Humanities on the Road: Cities of European Art: Florence & Paris
Humanities on the Road: Cities of European Art: Florence & Paris
In Collaboration with Sampson Community College in Clinton, NC Creative artwork emerges in every human culture and historical era, but certain places have become especially influential centers of artistic work. This Dialogues seminar will focus on the influential development of … Read more
The Humanities and Public Life: Celebrating 40 Years of Carolina Public Humanities
The Humanities and Public Life: Celebrating 40 Years of Carolina Public Humanities
The humanities provide essential knowledge and perspectives for vital democratic societies, yet the current cultural and educational tides may be carrying humanistic studies into the backwaters of American life. Join the CPH “intellectual team” for a seminar that will recognize … Read more