Week of Events
DEMOCRACY WITHOUT SHORTCUTS (excerpts) by Cristina Lafont
DEMOCRACY WITHOUT SHORTCUTS (excerpts) by Cristina Lafont
featuring Lloyd Kramer, Professor of History and Director of Carolina Public Humanities. This Great Books Reading Group will read the Introduction and first few chapters of Dr. Lafont's latest work on democracy. Dr. Lafont will give the keynote address at … Read more
Entanglement and Change: Reading the Biodiversity Landscape
Entanglement and Change: Reading the Biodiversity Landscape
A Biodiversity Garden Party event developed in partnership with the Carolina Biodiversity Collaborative ABOUT THIS SERIES Curated in Triangle wild spaces, these informal gatherings will celebrate the state’s natural wonders, educate us about changes and threats to biodiversity, and inspire … Read more
Agri(cultures) of Disease: Fairtrade bananas, climate adaptation, and the future of food
Agri(cultures) of Disease: Fairtrade bananas, climate adaptation, and the future of food
featuring Caela O'Connell, Associate Professor of Anthropology Learn about the deeper contexts behind issues too often reduced to sound bites. DETAILS Guests may attend Humanities in Action lectures IN PERSON or VIRTUALLY. Cost: $20; $15 with a Carolina Alumni … Read more
Spring Salon: The Life and Music of Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-George (1745-1799)
Spring Salon: The Life and Music of Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-George (1745-1799)
This informal evening event will echo Parisian salons of the 18th century, complete with dinner and live musical performances. It will focus on Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-George, who came to Paris as a child and skyrocketed to fame as … Read more