Upcoming Speakers

"Why Violence and Abuse Are Not Just Women's Issues"

This Women's History Month lecture, given by Dr. Robert Pleasants, Interpersonal Violence Prevention Coordinator at UNC Chapel Hill, will pull from his experience working with students and staff to prevent sexual assault, abusive relationships, and stalking. He will also speak to how sexism, homophobia, and racism contribute to issues of violence and abuse.

When: March 12, 2013 at 11:00 am
Where: Leonard Auditorium, Main Building

"Consciousness in the Bhagavad Gita"

Talk by Keya Maitra, Associate Professor and Chair of the Philosophy Department at UNC Ashville.

When: March 19, 2013 at 11:00 am
Where: Olin 101

A Woman Like That Film Screening & Director's Discussion

In “a woman like that” filmmaker Ellen Weissbrod merges her own coming of middle-age story with her pursuit of the truths behind the legends of 17th century female painter Artemisia Gentileschi’s meaningful art and dramatic life. The event will include a question and answer session after the film with Ellen Weissbrod. The film is 93 minutes.

When: April 9, 2013 from 6:00-8:00pm
Where: Converse College

Jenn Bridges

Jenn Bridges is a conservator at VMFA and a department alum coming to judge the student art show and discuss her career.

When: Afternoon of April 11, 2013

Jiha Moon

Jiha Moon, an artist from Atlanta, will discuss her work.

When: TBA