Now in its 18th year, Great Conversations has brought the scholarship of accomplished faculty in the College of Liberal Arts to the community through presentations and discussions around topics across the humanities, social sciences and visual and performing arts. The 2023-2024 series reflects the diversity and vibrancy in the College, and we invite you to join other engaged learners in exploring thought-provoking topics of significance to our community and beyond. As a limited seating event, the setting of local homes and arts venues creates an engaging and intimate setting for lively discussion.Featured speakers
Jewish-Argentine History and Culture
September 7, 2023, 6-8:30 p.m.
Darrell B. Lockhart
Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs; Professor, Spanish
The Search for Shakespeare’s First Folio
November 2, 2023, 6-8:30 p.m.
Eric C. Rasmussen
Foundation Professor of English
The Archaeology of Burning Man
February 8, 2023, 6-8:30 p.m.
Carolyn L. White
Mamie Kleberg Chair in Historic Preservation; Professor, Anthropology; Director, Historic Preservation Program; Director, Anthropology Research Museum
Japanese American Incarceration and Resettlement During World War II
April 11, 2024, 6-8:30 p.m.
Meredith Oda
Department Vice Chair; Grace A. Griffen Endowed Chair in American History; Associate Professor