Week of Events
The New Politics of the 21st Century
It has become increasingly clear to many in America and throughout the world that the political norms of the 20th century no longer accurately describe conditions on the ground. Severe polarization, public distrust of institutions, racial unrest and reckoning, and … Read more
The Sufferings of Young Werther by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
The Sufferings of Young Werther by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
featuring Gabriel Trop, Associate Professor of Germanic and Slavic Languages and Literatures One of the most important works of German literature that greatly influenced the rise of the Romantic movement —Based on Goethe’s unrequited love for Charlotte Buff, it … Read more
Cash Transfers in Africa: A new approach to poverty alleviation?
Cash Transfers in Africa: A new approach to poverty alleviation?
featuring Sudhanshu (Ashu) Handa, Kenan Eminent Professor of Public Policy This hybrid lecture series will travel around the world to explore topics of current interest. Lectures will be held 4:30–6:00 pm on Wednesdays. Your registration fee of $20 ($15 … Read more
NO FEAR: The Extraordinary Life & Talent of Nina Simone | Thurs. Feb. 17 (6-7:15 pm) via Zoom
NO FEAR: The Extraordinary Life & Talent of Nina Simone | Thurs. Feb. 17 (6-7:15 pm) via Zoom
A FREE virtual program as part of Carolina K-12’s William Friday Virtual Education Initiative “I’ll tell you what freedom is to me: no fear.” Prodigy. Pianist. Songwriter. Singer. Activist. Nina Simone. Born Eunice Kathleen Waymon in Tryon, North Carolina on … Read more