In honor of Black History Month, the BHM planning committee and Office of Inclusive Excellence have partnered together to offer an event featuring different performers from the Lynchburg community.
Many Native American artists, like Kay Walkingstick, created abstract art that emphasized the materiality of their work. But, their self-identity as Native Americans has overshadowed their contribution to modern art. This talk will examine how mid-century Native American modern artists participated in the modern art scene.
The lecture will be given by Jeanette Nicewinter PhD. She is an assistant professor of art history at Northern Virginia Community College. Dr. Nicewinter earned her PhD in art historical studies from Virginia Commonwealth University.
Called one of the greatest documentaries of all time, political documentary filmmaker Michael Moore explores the circumstances that lead to the 1999 Columbine High School massacre. More broadly, the movie explores the proliferation of guns and the high homicide rate in America.
In conjunction with the exhibit "This Loss We Carry: The Soul Box Project," join us in creating these hand-folded origami boxes. Every Soul Box holds a space for a single life. Each one represents a victim of gunfire in the U.S. The very act of folding can provide solace to a person experiencing trauma from gunfire incidents. Folding a Soul Box is a non-confrontational, nonpartisan way to express outrage or frustration, hope, and love. Soul Boxes honor victims and help heal grieving hearts.
Dr. Anna Baeth, director of research for Athlete Ally, discusses pressing issues facing LGBTQ athletes, as well as ways to foster inclusion and combat discrimination in sport. This event is free and open to the public. This event is sponsored by the gender studies program.
A panel discussion on the conflict in Ukraine facilitated by three members of the faculty.
Join us for our training on philanthropic grant writing with Erika Mork, Lynchburg's director of institutional giving! This event is geared toward novices learning how to identify prospects, interpret guidelines, write competitive proposals, and manage relationships with philanthropic grant makers over time.
In this lecture, Barfield will examine the importance of storytelling and narrative in the integral processes of health and healing.
Nikole Hannah-Jones will give a powerful keynote on history, race, and democracy that speaks to our current moment. She will draw on ideas from The 1619 Project to reframe our understanding of American history. This talk will include discussing the contributions of Black Americans and how they have helped our country. It will also focus on key moments in American history where people of color have struggled and resisted. Finally, the talk will explore the legacy of slavery in America's cultural, political, educational, and legal institutions. This will have a profound impact on our understanding of America's past and present.
A new exhibition will showcase work and scholarship by the award-winning art faculty at the University of Lynchburg. This exhibition is a chance for the community to witness the caliber and range of our colleagues' work in one place.
A reflection on our need to appreciate and cooperate with nature in order to continue our rightful place in the ever expanding and evolving cosmos.
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.
