Join us for an inspiring lecture by internationally recognized peace activist, author, and priest, Rev. John Dear, as part of the Jennie Cutler Shumate Lecture Series. His talk, The Ministries of Peace and Nonviolence, will take place on March 25, 2025, at 7:00 PM in Snidow Chapel. Father Dear has spent decades advocating for nonviolence, counseling 9/11 survivors, leading Nobel Peace Prize winners to Iraq, and working with figures like Mother Teresa and Pope Francis. A Nobel Peace Prize nominee and author of over 40 books, he continues to champion justice and nonviolence worldwide. For more information, contact [email protected] or call 434.544.8355.

Join us for the 2025 Turner Lecture featuring Stephen Kidd, executive director of the National Humanities Alliance, on March 27 at 7:30 PM in Hall Memorial Ballroom. With a distinguished career in public humanities, Kidd previously served as director of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, leading major exhibitions on global cultures, history, and social movements. He has also worked at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and holds a Ph.D. in American Studies from George Washington University.

Ever wonder how you can start a career in education? Or how to become a lifelong learner and get into graduate school? And if you've got commitment issues, but would love to keep on learning--maybe certificate courses are for you? If any of these sound interesting to you, then listen up! The University of Lynchburg's Center for Career Engagement Opportunities (CEO) is pleased to announce the inaugural: ALL EDUCATION FAIR 2025 Wednesday, April 2, 2025 10:00 am - 1:00 pm 3rd Floor, Drysdale Student Center It's not just a career fair; it's a gateway to everything in education. Meet recruiters from different school systems if you're interested in a career in education! Explore graduate school options and certificate programs! If you're interested, please register HERE. The schools participating in the All Education Fair are as follows: The fair will last from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm and if you wish to continue conversations with recruiters, you may approach them at the West Room during lunch. If you have any questions, please reach out to Dawn Marfil through [email protected] or call us at 434.544.8459. See you there!

This talk explores the sorts of assumptions that are implicit in our historical narratives and analytical concepts and thinks about how we might reframe our assumptions if we think from the margins. Grounded in the lessons from the history of Africa, this talk asks us to reflect on what we think we know, where that knowledge comes from, what else is possible when we challenge the story we tell ourselves and others about the past, and why inclusive and challenging history education matters. Presented by Dr. Jennifer Hart, Virginia Tech