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SUMMARY:Sanjay Barbora - Territorial Autonomy\, States and Politics in the 21st Century: Notes from a Frontier
DESCRIPTION:How can we interpret the increasing centralisation of political authority and decision-making in the 21st century\, and can movements for autonomy provide an answer to this question? The concept of territorial autonomy has been a complex issue in modern politics\, especially since the emergence of postwar nation-states in the 20th century. While it provided a useful framework for understanding the structure of the modern state and its legal systems\, it has also been a convenient tool for governance\, where calls for autonomy have often been subject to the shifting nature of power. In this presentation\, I will draw on my personal involvement with autonomy movements in the region James Scott\, Willem van Schendel\, and Sanjib Baruah refer to as “Zomia\,” to explore the challenges faced by much of the world today. \nSanjay Barbora studies agrarian change\, social movements\, wildlife conservation\, human migration and urbanisation in the global south\, especially in South Asia. Before coming to UCSC\, he worked as a media development professional with Panos South Asia and as one of the founding faculty members of the Tata Institute of Social Sciences\, Guwahati Campus. He reads Seamus Heaney’s poems when he is confused\, and cook for friends and family when he is able. \n\nPresented by the Center for Cultural Studies and co-sponsored by the Center for South Asian Studies and the Department of Anthropology Colloquium. This event is open to all students\, faculty\, staff\, and members of the public consistent with University policy and state and federal law. \n\n \nSpring 2026 COLLOQUIUM SERIES \nTHE CENTER FOR CULTURAL STUDIES hosts a weekly Wednesday colloquium featuring work-in-progress by faculty & visitors. We are pleased to announce our Spring 2026 Series. Sessions begin promptly at 12:15 PM and end at 1:30 PM (PST) in Humanities Building 1\, Room 210. \nStaff assistance is provided by The Humanities Institute.
URL:https://thi.ucsc.edu/event/sanjay-barbora-territorial-autonomy-states-and-politics-in-the-21st-century-notes-from-a-frontier/
LOCATION:Humanities 1\, Room 210\, 1156 high st\, Santa cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
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SUMMARY:Protecting Mauna Kea: Standing Above the Clouds
DESCRIPTION:We warmly invite you to join us for our remaining special series events (May 5 and May 6) on the long struggle of Native Hawaiian people and other kia‘i (“protectors”) in protecting Mauna Kea. One of the most sacred Native Hawaiian sites\, Mauna Kea is the piko (umbilical cord) connecting the islands to the heavens\, the dwelling place of deities\, and a place of worship. This sacred landscape faces ongoing expropriation for the construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT)—a project in which UC Santa Cruz is profoundly implicated. \nWednesday\, May 6\, 4-8 pm at College 9/JRL Multipurpose Rm.: Standing Above the Clouds \nA public screening of a documentary film that focuses on mothers and daughters from three Native Hawaiian families that have dedicated their lives to protecting Mauna Kea from destruction. A Q & A with visiting Mauna Kea Protectors will be facilitated by Kanaka Maoli/Native Hawaiian professors\, Drs. Iokepa Casumbal-Salazar and Nicole Furtado. Food will be served\, including vegan options. \n \nRegistration for the following events is recommended but not required. On-site registration is also possible. All events are free and open to the public. \nThe series features visiting Mauna Kea protectors from Hilo\, Hawai‘i: Hāwane Rios\, an award-winning singer\, songwriter and a celebrated haku mele (song and chant composer); Hopoelehua Pa’a Makakau\, a Kanaka ‘Ōiwi cultural bearer\, aloha ‘āina (land protector)\, hula practitioner\, and skilled multi-disciplinary hana no’eau (cultural) artist. It also will feature Amber Espinosa-Jones\, the award-winning producer of the feature film Standing Above the Clouds and respected teachers and members of the Santa Cruz hula community\, Kumu Mehana Thomas and Kūhai Hālau O Mehanakealohakalaua’eikapoli Pā ‘Ōlapa Kahiko. \n\nCo-sponsored by Asian American and Pacific Islander Resource Center\, Center for Reimagining Leadership\, Critical Race and Ethnic Studies\, Film and Digital Media/Social Documentation\, Mauna Kea Protectors at UC Santa Cruz\, Office of Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion\, Rachel Carson College\, Student Union Assembly Office of Diversity and Inclusion
URL:https://thi.ucsc.edu/event/protecting-mauna-kea-standing-above-the-clouds/
LOCATION:College Nine and John R. Lewis Multipurpose Room\, College Ten\, University of California\, Santa Cruz\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Deep Read San Diego Salon
DESCRIPTION:UC Santa Cruz and The Humanities Institute (THI) invite you to a special event at Stone Brewing in Liberty Station to discuss this year’s Deep Read book\, the New York Times bestseller\, Entangled Life: How Fungi Make our Worlds\, Change our Minds\, and Shape our Futures by Merlin Sheldrake. \nAs part of The Deep Read program of The Humanities Institute at UC Santa Cruz\, this event is designed to invite curious minds like yours to think deeply about literature\, art\, and the most pressing issues of our day. Even if you haven’t read the book\, we encourage you to come and enjoy the discussion and connect with fellow San Diego alumni and fellow Deep Readers to discuss the foundational role of fungi and fungal networks in our lives and world. \n \nBeer and light bites provided by Crown College alumnus and co-founder of Stone Brewing\, Steve Wagner! \nThis event is open exclusively to UCSC alumni and San Diego Deep Readers. \nParticipants: \nLaura Martin\, Deep Read Faculty Lead\nLaura is a Continuing Lecturer for Porter College and the Literature Department at UC Santa Cruz where she earned her PhD. She is the Deep Read Faculty Lead and a Research Program Manager for the Deep Read and other programs at The Humanities Institute. \nChristian Schwarz\, Educator and Naturalist \nChristian is an educator and naturalist from California. A UC Santa Cruz alum\, he’s co-authored two field guides — Mushrooms of the Redwood Coast and Mushrooms of Cascadia. He is a research associate of the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden and the Ken Norris Center for Natural History at UCSC\, where he has taught undergraduate courses in mycology and community science. \nIrena Polić\, Deep Read Founding Director\nIrena is the Managing Director of The Humanities Institute and the Assistant Dean for Research and Engagement in the Humanities Division. She is a proud UCSC alumna and a passionate advocate for the humanities in the public sphere. \nHost: \nSteve Wagner is a Crown College alumnus and the co-founder of the national brewing company Stone Brewing. He is a strong supporter of The Humanities Institute\, the Literature Department\, and affiliated graduate students. Wagner was transformed by his time as a student at UCSC\, where he studied English literature and was inspired by the radical education system and inspiring professors.
URL:https://thi.ucsc.edu/event/the-deep-read-san-diego/
LOCATION:Stone Brewing Liberty Station\, 2816 Historic Decatur Rd UNIT 116\, San Diego\, CA\, 92106\, United States
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