Events
Virtual Event
Alt-Ac in the Archives: Archives and Rare Books Career Pathways
Virtual EventEver thought about pursuing a career in archives and libraries? Wondered about what other paths you can pursue with your degree - PhD or otherwise? Come to this panel discussion with four professional librarians and archivists, all from the UC Santa Cruz Special Collections & Archives in McHenry Library. We’ll have a conversation on the […]
Humanities Campus to Career: Job Talk with Tammy Tolgo, Amazon Talent Acquisition
Virtual EventConsidering careers in recruiting, human resources, or business? Join this informative job talk and Q&A to learn about talent acquisition from a UCSC Humanities alumna who is a leader in the field! Tammy will offer insights about her journey as a first generation college student from graduation through various talent acquisition roles in multiple industries, […]
Omer Aijazi – Atmospheric Violence: Disaster and Repair in Kashmir
Virtual EventThe Center for South Asian Studies presents Omer Aijazi speaking on "Atmospheric Violence: Disaster and Repair in Kashmir." Omer Aijazi takes us to remote mountainous valleys in the portion of Kashmir under Pakistan’s control, where life has been shaped by recurring environmental disasters and by the violence of the contested India/Pakistan border. In conversation with […]
Undiscovered Shakespeare: Timon of Athens – Episode 3
Virtual EventJoin us for this year's, Undiscovered Shakespeare featuring Timon of Athens (1606), a late play focusing on the corrosive effects of prodigality and ingratitude in an apparently democratic society. Gretchen Minton, Professor of English at the University of Montana, Bozeman and the editor of the most recent Arden edition of the play, will be the […]
Mediterranean Slavery Since the 18th Century and the Historical Study of Race: M’hamed Oualdi in Conversation with Shreya Parikh
Virtual EventFrom ancient times through abolition, scholars have often described slavery in the Mediterranean region as being relatively unaffected by the history of racial thought. Instead, many historians have focused on the decisive role played by religion. At the same time, however, it is undeniable that dark-skinned enslaved people occupied a more subordinate position in comparison […]
Undiscovered Shakespeare: Timon of Athens – Episode 2
Virtual EventJoin us for this year's, Undiscovered Shakespeare featuring Timon of Athens (1606), a late play focusing on the corrosive effects of prodigality and ingratitude in an apparently democratic society. Gretchen Minton, Professor of English at the University of Montana, Bozeman and the editor of the most recent Arden edition of the play, will be the […]
Derek Penslar – Is Israel a Settler-Colonial State?
Virtual EventDue to the atmospheric river event effecting Santa Cruz County, this event will now take place via Zoom. Everyone who has RSVP'd for the event will receive a Zoom link. Anyone interested in attending the virtual event can register below using the "register" button. The Center for Jewish Studies Presents The Helen Diller Distinguished Lecture […]
Undiscovered Shakespeare: Timon of Athens – Episode 1
Virtual EventJoin us for this year's, Undiscovered Shakespeare featuring Timon of Athens (1606), a late play focusing on the corrosive effects of prodigality and ingratitude in an apparently democratic society. Gretchen Minton, Professor of English at the University of Montana, Bozeman and the editor of the most recent Arden edition of the play, will be the […]
Deep Read Salon: Revisiting Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Virtual EventJoin us for a Deep Read salon on Mark Twain's Adventures of Huckleberry Finn featuring UC Santa Cruz Professor of Literature and Twain scholar, Susan Gillman. Prof. Gillman will discuss Twain's novel in the context of 19th-century popular literature and political history and explore its broader cultural influence and reach as our American idol and […]
Francesca Orsini — East of Delhi: Multilingual Literary Culture and World Literature
Virtual EventJoin us Friday, January 31st at 10am PST for a discussion with Francesca Orsini on East of Delhi: Multilingual Literary Culture and World Literature, in conversation with G.S. Sahota and Rahul Parson. This event is part of the Winter 2025 Aurora Lecture Series. Francesca Orsini is Professor Emerita of Hindi and South Asian Literature, School […]