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The 2018 William S. Brettmann Lecture: Is this China’s Century? Reflections on Grand Strategy and Domestic Challenges in the People’s Republic

Wayne Community College 3000 Wayne Memorial Dr, Goldsboro, NC, United States

In collaboration with Wayne Community College, Goldsboro Featuring Sara Castro, Teaching Assistant Professor in the Curriculum on Peace, War, and Defense Leaders in Beijing are steering the implementation of long- term strategic plans that date back decades. As some of … Read more

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Hip Hop and Diplomacy: An Unlikely Partnership

Wayne Community College 3000 Wayne Memorial Dr, Goldsboro, NC, United States

In collaboration with Wayne Community College, Goldsboro Featuring Mark Katz, Ruel W. Tyson, Jr. Distinguished Professor of Humanities and Director, Institute for the Arts and Humanities Professor Katz will speak about the State Department-funded program he directs that sends hip hop artists … Read more

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*Postponed* Song of the South: Assimilation and Secession in Today’s County and Bluegrass Music

Wayne Community College 3000 Wayne Memorial Dr, Goldsboro, NC, United States

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

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The State of Journalism: Fake News in Context

Wayne Community College 3000 Wayne Memorial Dr, Goldsboro, NC, United States

In collaboration with Wayne Community College News reporting and journalism have always been shot through with ideological influences, but our contemporary news landscape presents citizens with increasingly partisan options, not to mention a president who tosses the term “fake news” … Read more

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The Cultural and Political Power of Modern Nationalism

Wayne Community College 3000 Wayne Memorial Dr, Goldsboro, NC, United States

In Collaboration with Wayne Community College Lloyd Kramer, Professor of History and Director of Carolina Public Humanities, will discuss the emergence of nationalism in late 18th-century revolutions and examine why nationalist movements, ideas and identities remain powerful cultural and political … Read more

Russia: Then & Now

Wayne Community College 3000 Wayne Memorial Dr, Goldsboro, NC, United States

In Collaboration with Wayne Community College What led to the collapse of the Romanov Dynasty after 300 years? Discover the social polarization that unfolded afterwards. What challenges does Russia face now? What roles do President Putin's policies and the Russian … Read more

Napoleon and his Legacy: Warfare, Politics, and Culture *SOLD OUT*

Wayne Community College 3000 Wayne Memorial Dr, Goldsboro, NC, United States

A Humanities on the Road Event. In Collaboration with Wayne Community College  Wayne Community College, Goldsboro, NC In recognition of the 200th anniversary of Napoleon’s final defeat at Waterloo, Lloyd Kramer and Maximilian Owre will interpret Napoleon’s life and career, drawing on their … Read more

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