Pre- and early modern trans studies offer an archival expansion and corrective by allowing scholars to use a more robust and nuanced set of methods and language to approach sex and gender in historical periods.
This lecture is part of the Rosel Schewel Lecture in Education and Human Diversity.
Freedom is the highest value in American politics, but its legacy is complex. Throughout American history, freedom has supported individual liberty, emancipation, and civil rights, but has also supported white supremacy, economic exploitation, and misogyny. These “ugly freedoms” entail the right to harm and oppress others. This talk with Dr. Elisabeth Anker will examine the […]
LACE is hosting the Higher Education Employment Opportunity event. Hiring personnel from various colleges and universities in the area will be available to assist individuals interested in seeking employment opportunities in higher education.
Writer Emma Bolden will give a public reading. Q&A and book signing will follow. This event is free and open to the public. The Thornton Reading series is sponsored by the Richard H. Thornton Endowment in English.
The University of Lynchburg's African American Affinity Group is hosting a minority business expo called "Building Communities Through Partnerships" on Friday, Feb. 9 at the Memorial Ballroom in Hall Campus Center from 2-7 p.m.
Writer J. Drew Lanham will give a public reading. Q&A and book signing will follow. This event is free and open to the public. The Thornton Reading series is sponsored by the Richard H. Thornton Endowment in English.
Schillace's journal, books, and other works focus on health justice, accessibility, and true equity — none of which are possible without the humanities. Her upcoming book, "Intermediaries," explores the first transgender and LGBTQ+ rights movement that took place in Germany between the world wars.
Join Kelly Ann Jacobson, author and University of Lynchburg assistant professor of English, and Addie Tsai, author and teacher at William & Mary, as they read excerpts from their books and answer audience questions.
Writer SJ Sindu will give a public reading. Q&A and book signing will follow. This event is free and open to the public. "Thornton Reading Series welcomes author SJ Sindu on Sept. 14" The Thornton Reading series is sponsored by the Richard H. Thornton Endowment in English.
Kathryn Ormsbee is an author of books for children and young adults, including Tash Hearts Tolstoy and The House in Poplar Wood. Her critically acclaimed novels have been translated into eight languages. The have been selected for the Indie Next List and Junior Library Guild, chosen for Scholastic and Target Book Clubs, and made “best […]
The Fannie Lou Hamer Story chronicles the life of Mrs. Fannie Lou Hamer through poetically-styled storytelling. Through the compelling integration of storytelling, nostalgic songs, and graphic video montage, the artist Mzuri Moyo Aimbaye channels the heart, soul, and passion of Mrs. Fannie Lou Hamer. Aimbaye takes the audience on a riveting journey that imbues accountability […]
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