February 2019
Hidden No More: STEM Women of Color
Historically, women of color have faced considerable challenges pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Join us on February 27, to hear from five women, who despite these challenges, have made significant contributions to their fields and are pushing society forward. More details: https://aas.uncg.edu/hidden-no-more-stem-women-of-color/ Hidden No More
Find out more »March 2019
Michael Eric Dyson
Dr. Michael Eric Dyson is a Georgetown University sociology professor, a New York Times contributing opinion writer, and a contributing editor of The New Republic, and of ESPN’s The Undefeated website. The topic of his talk is "Race, Racism and Race Relations" in America. He will discuss his new book, “Tears We Cannot Stop: A Sermon to White America”. Copies of the book will be available for sale, and Dr. Dyson will sign the books in the lobby after the lecture. Read…
Find out more »1968-2018: The Global Sixties: Does Protest Work?
1968 was a year that saw world-wide occurrences of protest, rebellion and civil disobedience. Now, just over 50 years later, we ask, "Does Protest Work?" This two day symposium, presented by the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, explores the tradition of protest movements around the globe and their impact on contemporary social movements. The event is free and open to the public, but if you plan to attend the lunch on Thursday, please RSVP to the organizer, Dr. Susanne…
Find out more »CANCELLED “Exploring a Marginalized Culture Through Art: Nancy Rourke”
Due to a death in the family, Nancy Rourke will have to return home and her talk and painting event are cancelled. Thank you to Nancy for her time on the UNC Greensboro campus! We offer our heartfelt condolences and wishes for safe travel.
Find out more »Symposium: “Social Justice and Health Equity: Then and Now”
This symposium, organized by the Department Public Health Education with university and community partners (listed below) will examine historic and current social justice movements and its impact on health equity locally and globally. Dr. Sharrelle Barber , Assistant Research Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the Drexel University Dornsife School of Public Health is the keynote speaker. Her talk will be followed by group-dialogue sessions led by community organizations, Social Designs and Beloved Community Center, with spoken word…
Find out more »April 2019
“RESISTANCE: HOW DID IT CHANGE THE VIETNAM WAR?” A CONVERSATION WITH PEACE ACTIVISTS DAVID CORTRIGHT AND BILL RAMSEY
The soldier revolt, draft and war tax resistance, moratorium marches in Washington – how did mounting G.I. and popular opposition to the war in Vietnam affect military strategy, presidential and congressional debate and decision-making? And how did anti-Vietnam resistance spur lives of activism in the antinuclear and peace movements? Join us for a conversation with peace activists David Cortright and Bill Ramsey. Moderated by History professor Tom Jackson. David Cortright was an active duty G.I. activist who defended his first amendment right to oppose the…
Find out more »Music, Gender and Protest in the 1960s: A Symposium with Concerts (Part I- The Sing Along)
Music was a crucial form of expression for the contestatory voices of the 1960s across the various liberation, rights, and protest movements and their successor movements. Not only were gender and sexuality the subjects of liberation movements that mark their beginnings in the late 1960s (Women’s Liberation, Gay Liberation), but women and gay folk were also important participants in the music of the civil rights, peace, and environmental movements in the U.S., Latin America, and elsewhere. As a response to…
Find out more »Music, Gender and Protest in the 1960s: A Symposium with Concerts (Part II- The Symposium) Keynote by Dr. Tammy Kernodle
Music was a crucial form of expression for the contestatory voices of the 1960s across the various liberation, rights, and protest movements and their successor movements. This symposium draws out the significance of gender and protest in music of the 1960s and considers what cultural value that nexus continues to manifest. The Keynote Address, "My Name is Peaches!!!! Black Women's Anger and its Dissemination through 60’s Black Popular Music"will be given by Dr. Tammy Kernodle, Professor of Musicology at the…
Find out more »Music, Gender, and Protest in the 1960s: A Symposium with Concerts (Part III- The Evening Concert)
Music was a crucial form of expression for the contestatory voices of the 1960s across the various liberation, rights, and protest movements and their successor movements. Not only were gender and sexuality the subjects of liberation movements that mark their beginnings in the late 1960s (Women’s Liberation, Gay Liberation), but women and gay folk were also important participants in the music of the civil rights, peace, and environmental movements in the U.S., Latin America, and elsewhere. As a response to…
Find out more »Spartans Play Dead: The Encore
After a successful debut in February at The Crown at the Carolina Theatre, UNCG's Grateful Dead cover band are back for an encore performance with special guests David Bryan and David Gans! All are invited to a performance of both an acoustic and an electric set of some of the most beloved songs of the Grateful Dead by a collection of UNCG faculty, students, alumni, and staff. Admission is $6 and tickets can be purchased online at www.thevandyke.org.
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