Name, Image, and Blackness: Race and College Football

On February 15th the Center hosted Dr. Leonard N. Moore (George Littlefield Professor of American History, Department of History, University of Texas – Austin) who gave a lecture on “Name, Image, and Blackness: Race and College Football.” In a riveting presentation, Dr. Moore explored intricate racial dynamics in Southern college football, delving into topics like the transfer portal, NIL opportunities, and the Supreme Court decision on affirmative action. There were over 200 people in attendance, both in-person and via Zoom. Watch the lecture here.

University of Florida provides strategic funding for Digital Humanities Lab

CHPS is excited to develop an interactive lab space, foster multidisciplinary collaborations, and offer trainings, courses, and consultations. We will be producing virtual exhibitions, StoryMaps, data visualization, metadata transformation, and more. The technologies will be supported by a lab that can enrich humanities research, amplify its impact, and raise awareness of the critical value of humanistic inquiry.

Why A New Philosophical Anthropology?

On September 21st the Center inaugurated this year’s 2023-2024 Speaker Series: Scales of Belonging with Dr. Dipesh Chakrabarty’s (Professor of History, The University of Chicago) lecture, “Why A New Philosophical Anthropology?”In his talk, Dr. Chakrabarty explored why making a distinction between the globe and the planet as humanist categories calls for a new philosophical anthropology. Listen to the lecture here

The Center for the Humanities and the Public Sphere Welcomes a New Director

The Center for the Humanities and the Public Sphere (CHPS) is thrilled to announce the appointment of its new director, Jaime Ahlberg, who has taken the helm following the departure of outgoing director Barbara Mennel. During Mennel’s six-year term, CHPS saw significant growth.

Food Access: Race, Class, and the Environment

How do race, class, and the environment influence food access and food choices? Using COVID 19 as the backdrop, this panel examines the state of food security and challenges in Gainesville: What are the barriers to food access in Gainesville? What are the political outcomes?

Suppressed Narratives: Oral History, Cookbooks, and Museums

Have you ever wondered how you can preserve your family’s Southern cookbooks? What are the characteristics of Southern food across different regions? This panel examines the different factors that have shaped Southern cuisine over the years, the buried knowledge, and the role that museums can play in keeping Southern food alive.

Food Memories of Latin America

Come share your memories about food, migration, and identity in the Latino community!

Fruits of the Past, Present, and Future: A Virtual Workshop with Anna Tjé

Variety of fruits on a wooden cutting board

Artist Anna Tjé invites people to embark on the journey of their favorite fruits from seed to consumption by using “exotic” fruits as a metaphor for the self to build a virtual community through conversation, tasting and creative writing.

A Decade of Impact: NEH Chairman Jon Peede Reflects on Humanities and Public Life at UF

On 5 April 2019, the Center for the Humanities and the Public Sphere welcomed Jon Parrish Peede, Chairman National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to the University of Florida as part of its Ten-Year Anniversary Celebration. WUFT aired several segments based on an interview between their journalist Emma Bautista and Chairman Peede. Segment One – […]

Faith, Law, and Resistance: Caribbean Legacies in Environment and Empire: UF Synergies Event Recap

There is a wealth of knowledge to be gleaned by studying Caribbean communities past and present. Two emerging scholars at the University of Florida know this well. With support from the Center for the Humanities and the Public Sphere’s Tedder Doctoral Fellowships Matthew Strickland learned how religion and slavery were intertwined in 19th-century Barbados and […]