Wednesday, February 3 at noon
Interdisciplinary Discussion of The Geography of Insight
In his recent book, The Geography of Insight: The Sciences, the Humanities, How They Differ, Why They Matter, Richard Foley attempts to compare the purposes and strengths of the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, drawing on his own experience evaluating tenure files at NYU and Rutgers University. Faculty from across the university are invited to partiipate in an informal discussion on how disciplines can be complementary rather than rivals. Karl Gunther, Associate Professor of History, will provide a brief introduction before welcoming attendees to share their own insights and to reflect on their disciplines. We encourage registrants to read the book (online access available to UM students and employees) over the winter break. Please register here by February 1.
Thursday, February 4 at 2pm
"The Crusades and the Jews in Europe and the Holy Land"
The Miller Center for Judaic Studies, the Feldenkreis Program in Judaic Studies, and the Center for the Humanities present a lecture by Hugh Thomas, Professor of History and Director of the Center for the Humanities. Join the virtual lecture here.
Thursday, February 4 at 5pm
"Strange Fruit in Florida"
Florida Humanities presents a virtual discussion of Florida's painful history of racial violence. See the full schedule of events and register here.
Wednesday, February 10 at 3:30pm
Cooper Fellow Lecture: "Early Modern European Encounters with Japan"
Founding Director of the Center for the Humanities, Mihoko Suzuki, will discuss two early modern European observers of Japanese society a century apart: the Portuguese Jesuit Luis Frois (1532–97) and the German physician and scientist Engelbert Kaempfer (1651– 1716). By juxtaposing these texts and considering the different historical contexts in which they were written, both for the authors and the Japanese society they took as their subject, Suzuki arrives at a comparative analysis of these early modern European encounters with Japan. Join here.
Wednesday, February 10 at 8pm
Online Book Talk with Heather Diack
Join us via Zoom for a Book Talk with Associate Professor of Art History, Heather Diack. Read more and register.
Wednesday, February 17 at 2pm
Lecture with Marcia Jo Zerivitz, Athor of The Jews of Florida
In her recent book, The Jews of Florida, Zerivitz, Founding Executive Direcot fot the Jewish Museum of Florida (FIU), offers a comprehensive history of the Jews of Florida from colonial times to the present is a sweeping tapestry of voices spanning centuries. Zerivitz discusses how Jews have been integral to every area of Florida’s growth, giving readers an incomparable look at the long and crucial history of Jews in Florida. This event is presented by the Miller Center for Contemporary Judaic Studies, the George Fendelkleis Program in Jaudaic Studies, and the Boca Parliament History Club. Join the event here.
Thursday, February 18 at 7pm
One Book, One U Author Event with Ijeoma Oluo
The One Book, One U common reading program is pleased to present a virtual event with Ijeoma Oluo, author of this year's selection, So You Want to Tak About Race. The event is free and open to the public and attendees are encouraged to read this year's common read selection prior to attending. Please REGISTER FOR THE EVENT HERE and visist the One Book, One U webpage for more information about the common read program, related events, and information on how to obtain a free copy of the book.
Thursday, February 25 at 1pm
Guest Speaker: "I Will Maintain": Queer Perserverence in the Wake of the Syrian World
Sofian Merabet, socio-cultural anthropologist with expertise in the modern Middle East and the wider Muslim world, will present a discussion organized by the Queer Studies IRG and Gender and Sexuality Studies Program. In thinking of sexual difference as a manifestation of disruption but also of perseverance and possibility in times of war, and a way in which concerned individuals negotiate an often-hostile environment, this talk will address how queer sexualities have become pivotal for some individuals in articulating their responses to the Syrian war and the ensuing refugee crisis. In so doing, the talk will conceptualize hospitality (as a philosophical concept) and the sociological notion of the stranger as distinct yet interrelated themes through which queer Syrian identities are communicated and contested. Registration details coming soon.
The Center for the Humanities presents its first Book Talk of the 2020-21 academic year with Professor of Classics, Jennifer Ferriss-Hill. 
Join us via Zoom for a Book Talk with Professor of Philosophy, Brit Brogaard. 
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Join us via Zoom for a Book Talk with Professor of Philosophy, Michael Sote. 
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Join us via Zoom for a Book Talk with Professor and Chair of Religious Studies, Daid Kling. 
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