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Daytime Sky Series

Belk Astronomical Observatory, Claytor Nature Center

Belk Observatory's "Daytime Sky Series" allows visitors to see the sun, moon, and the facility during the day. It's a more behind-the-scenes-type event, with no structure or flow. Visitors can view the sun through one of the 8-inch Celestron telescopes and the moon with the Gilbert telescope.

Free

Documentary Q&A: “Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin”

Virtual

Participate in this virtual Q&A with Bennett Singer (director, producer) and Walter Naegle (Rustin Bayard's partner) after viewing "Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin." Please submit questions for the Q&A to [email protected]. This virtual event is free and open to the public. This event is sponsored by the Center for Community Engagement and the […]

Free

Observatory Open House

Belk Astronomical Observatory, Claytor Nature Center

This event begins with a "planet walk" and continues with night sky viewing from different outdoor stations at Belk Observatory. Visitors will view the night sky through astronomical equipment, talk with observatory docents, and learn about celestial objects and telescopes.

Free

Kuumba Dancers

Virtual

This event is free and open to the public. Attend this virtual event on Google Meet.

Free

Lecture by Ana Lucia Araujo: “Slavery at Mount Vernon and Monticello: Black and White Battles of Memories and Public History”

Virtual

Dr. Ana Lucia Araujo is a professor of history at Howard University. Based on her recent book, "Slavery in the Age of Memory: Engaging the Past," this lecture will explore how history and the memory of slavery have been concealed and exposed over the last three decades at Mount Vernon and Monticello, the homes of […]

Free

Gospel Concert

Virtual

This event is free and open to the public. Attend this virtual event on Zoom.

Free

Persons needing accommodations for disabilities at a University of Lynchburg event should contact the Center for Accessibility and Disability Resources at least one week before the event.