Land Grant Universities and Cultural Dispossession

Sustaining Democracy: A Humanities Lecture Series

At a time of widespread concern about challenges to democracy, the Center for the Humanities is pleased to present “Sustaining Democracy: A Humanities Lecture Series.” This yearlong speaker series (which will run parallel to the Fall 2024 Honors Colloquium on “Democracy in Peril” and extend into Spring 2025) will demonstrate the critical role that the arts and humanities play in sustaining and inspiring democratic engagement.

All events in the series are free and open to the public. Registration required.

Fall Events

Land Grant Universities and Cultural Dispossession
Jeffrey Herlihy-Mera
September 26, 3:00 pm
Hardge Forum, MSSC; in person only

A Conversation with Poet and Memoirist Javier Zamora
Javier Zamora
October 3, 4:00 pm
Hope Room, Higgins Welcome Center, & Livestreamed

Democratic Crises and Structural Change
Alex Keyssar
October 23, 3:00 pm
Hardge Forum, MSSC, & Livestreamed

The Humanities and Civic Health in Rhode Island
Elizabeth Francis & Julia Renaud, Rhode Island Humanities
December 5, 5:00 pm
Hope Room, Higgins Welcome Center & Livestreamed

The Center for the Humanities is grateful to the College of Arts and Sciences, Department of English, Department of Gender and Women’s Studies, Department of Anthropology and Sociology, Division of Research and Economic Development, Honors Program, Multicultural Student Services Center, and Office of the President for generously co-sponsoring this series.