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Subjunctive Explorations of Fictive Vaisnava-Sufi Discourse in Bengal

Anderson 216

The Center for the study of Hindu Traditions (CHiTra) is pleased to announce a lecture by Professor Tony Stewart, Professor of Religious Studies and Professor of Asian Studies and Chair, Department of Religious Studies, Vanderbilt University. Title: “Subjunctive Explorations of Fictive Vaisnava-Sufi Discourse in Bengal.” Date and Time: September 27th, 4;00 pm Venue: Anderson 216,

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60th Anniversary of the Desegregation of the University of Florida

Reitz Union Second Floor Auditorium 686 Museum Road, Gainesville, FL, United States

27 September 2018 - 6:00 pm "60th Anniversary of the Desegregation of the University of Florida" UF African American Studies Reitz Union Second Floor Auditorium (686 Museum Road) In 1958, George Starke became the first African American student to enroll at the University of Florida.  He studied at UF for three trimesters.  The year 2018

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La Casita Encuentro (Reunion): A Public Dialogue on the Past, Present and Future of a Community Institution

Ustler Hall Atrium

Participate in a public dialogue between founding members of UF’s Institute of Hispanic-Latino Cultures, known as “La Casita,” and those who were there during its earliest years. Our participants include the students who petitioned and labored to create the house, the faculty who supported their efforts and/or became involved once the institute was up and

2018 Fregly Symposium

Smathers Library 100 1523 Union Rd, Gainesville, FL, United States

On October 4 and 5, 2018, the University of  Florida George A. Smathers Libraries and the  Emerging Pathogens Institute are hosting a  symposium in honor of Dr. Melvin J. Fregly in  Smathers Libraries Room 100. This  symposium is intended to address social,  cultural, and scientific issues raised by mosquito-borne illness, a subject that is vitally

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Virtual Exchange Workshop: Connecting Classrooms around the World (Part One)

UF International Center

Virtual Exchange Workshop: Connecting Classrooms around the World - Part I Thursday, October 4 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Learn how to connect your students with faculty and other students around the world through virtual exchange and UF’s Collaborative International= Teaching Network (CITN). By interacting online with peers in other regions of the world

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A Buddhist Theory of Film with Dr. Francisca Cho

Dauer 215

Prof. Francisca Cho | Georgetown University "A BUDDHIST THEORY OF FILM" The relationship between Buddhism and Film is often defined in terms of how films depict Buddhists and Buddhism to a broad Western audience, and how films (both with and without Buddhist characters) can depict Buddhist concepts, values, and practices. In this talk, I explore

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Negotiating Transitions Film Series – “A Story of Yonosuke”

Pugh 170

“Negotiating Transitions,” the 14th Annual Japan Foundation Film Series sponsored by the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures and the Japan Foundation. All films will be shown in Pugh 170, and start at 5:10 pm. The films are free and open to the public. In Japanese, with English subtitles. Oct 5 A Story of Yonosuke

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Generating New Knowledge with Technologies: Case Studies in the Field and the Classroom with Dr. Caroline Bruzelius

Dauer 219

Caroline Bruzelius, Anne M. Cogan Professor Emerita of Art, Art History, and Visual Studies at Duke University. Lecture, Oct. 8, 5:00-6:30 pm Dauer 219 (Ruth McQuown Room): “Generating New Knowledge with Technologies: Case Studies in the Field and the Classroom.” Livestream link available HERE. This talk looks at the use of ground-penetrating radar, laser scanning,

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Whither the Bard: What is the Role of Shakespeare in a Multicultural Society?

Friends of Music Room

A discussion with Actors from a London Stage Moderated by Jeff Pufahl (Center for Arts in Medicine) and Sophia Acord (Center for the Humanities and the Public Sphere) Tuesday, October 9, 2018, 11:30am-1pm Friends of Music Room, University Auditorium William Shakespeare is generally seen as the foundation of Western literature and taught in ways that

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Digital Humanities Meet-Up: Visualizing the Past with Dr. Caroline Bruzelius

Library West 212 (Scott Nygren Studio)

Visualizing the Past Digital Humanities Meet-Up with Caroline Bruzelius (Duke University) Tuesday, October 9th, 12-1pm Library West 212: Nygren Scholar’s Studio Join us for a conversation about how we can combine historical manuscripts and artistic renderings with ground-penetrating radar, laser scanning, 3D modeling and other digital technologies to understand and interpret material culture. Dr. Caroline

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Strategic Development Plan Research Awards Showcase

Emerson Alumni Hall

The University of Florida, in partnership with the City of Gainesville, invites you to attend the Strategic Development Plan Research Awards Showcase. The event will showcase the year-long efforts of the seven UF-City of Gainesville research award recipients and discuss the broader community impacts arising from their research. This research initiative was funded by the

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“Black Man Time Now!” Race, Class and Culture in 1970s Jamaica

Library West 212 (Scott Nygren Studio)

“Black Man Time Now!” Race, Class and Culture in 1970s Jamaica Kim Robinson-Walcott, University of the West Indies, Mona Jamaica. 4:00 pm, Tuesday 9 October, Scott Nygren Studio, Library West   Open to the public and Co-sponsored by the Department of English, George A. Smathers libraries, and Center for Latin American Studies   Kim Robinson-Walcott,

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Cyberspace and Communities of Learning: International and Interdisciplinary Collaborations with Dr. Caroline Bruzelius

Dauer 219

Workshop, Oct. 9, 5:00-6:30 pm Dauer 219 (Ruth McQuown Room):  “Cyberspace and Communities of Learning: International and Interdisciplinary Collaborations.” Livestream link available HERE. Dr. Bruzelius will discuss two case studies to describe the strengths and challenges of international collaborations on mapping and modeling cities and historical sites: Visualizing Venice and The Kingdom of Sicily Image Database.

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Assembly for Action Conference

Reitz Union - Various Rooms

Assembly for Action is committed to educating and enabling the next generation of leaders at the University of Florida to bridge the gap between student involvement and non - profit needs in Gainesville. This innovative program is the result of a collaborative effort with various student organizations, colleges, and institutions at the University of Florida

Community and School Safety: Risk Assessment and Prevention

Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL, United States

The Community and School Safety Conference will be held on October 12, 2018 at Santa Fe College. Experts in law, law-enforcement, crime prevention, and psychology will discuss and analyze this complex issue. The aim is for the conference to open the much needed civil dialogue on solving this serious problem.

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STORY:GNV

Heavener Hall 1325 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States

STORY:GNV is Gainesville’s first conference designed to build the community through capitalizing on the power of stories to improve the way we grow ourselves, connect with others and conduct business. Storytelling is a powerful tool for growth and its potential for great impact is resonant within the Gainesville community. This year, speaker tracks will represent

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Pictures at the Micro-Exhibition World Premiere

Image from Watanabe Shötei, Album of Flowers, Plants, Vegetables, and Animals, photo: Randy Batista. Inspired by a miniature album of paintings by Japanese artist Watanabe Shötei (1851 – 1918) on view in the Show Me the Mini exhibition through November 25, this composition transforms the visual elements in the paintings (line, form, color, impressions from nature)

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Mississippi Freedom Project: Civil Rights History in the First-Person

TBA

A panel of students and faculty will discuss their experiences interviewing civil rights movement veterans in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Tallahassee, Florida. This panel celebrates SPOHP’s 11th year of sending students to the Mississippi Delta to document histories of the Black Freedom Struggle.

Employer Perspectives on the Value of International Education in the Global Workforce” by Martin Tillman

UF International Center

17 October 2018 - 12:00 pm "Employer Perspectives on the Value of International Education in the Global Workforce" by Martin Tillman UF International Center Please join the UF International Center for expert advice on the connection between international education and career development. Martin Tillman is a nationally recognized expert, author, and thought leader. As President

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Workshop: “Muslim Youth and Lived Islam in Africa and Beyond” 

18 -19 October 2018 Workshop: "Muslim Youth and Lived Islam in Africa and Beyond" UF Center for Global Islamic Studies The Center for Global Islamic Studies will be hosting a workshop, “Muslim Youth and Lived in Africa & Beyond” on 18 & 19 October  at Grinter Hall, Room 404. The workshop will feature a keynote by Filippo Osella, “Becoming

Symposium: The World to Come: Art, Politics and Climate Change

Chandler Auditorium (Harn Museum of Art)

Keynote - Friday, October 19, 6 pm. Reception to follow. Symposium - Saturday, October 20, 10 am – 5 pm. Reception to follow. Join us for “The World to Come: Art, Politics and Climate Change” an interdisciplinary symposium fostering dialogue around artistic experimental practices, scientific fieldwork, and anthropological research in response to the greatest planetary

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“Queer and Disabled: Sandra Gail Lambert on Writing Memoir”

Pugh Hall 120

Join author Sandra Gail Lambert in Pugh Hall 120 for a short reading from her memoir, A Certain Loneliness, and conversation about the challenges and rewards of narrating a life trajectory informed but not determined by queerness, disability, and the expectations they engender. In writing described by Andrew Solomon as "moving, intimate, and bracing honest,"

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