Latest Past Events
Boston Marriages Gone South
Matheson History Museum 513 E University Avenue, GainesvilleThe Matheson History Museum welcomes Betty Jean Steinshouer, who will give a presentation entitled “Boston Marriages Gone South.” This talk explores the lives of four same-sex couples who traveled to Florida together in the 19th and 20th centuries, long before marriage equality: Sarah Orne Jewett and Annie Fields; Katharine Loring and Alice James; Marjory Stoneman Douglas and Carolyn
Social Media and Political Participation in Cameroon: Diasporic Discourse and Disruptive Politics – Lilian Lem Atanga
Turlington 2353Dr. Atanga (UF Linguistics) is a Fulbright scholar who will present a lecture that examines discourse, social media and political participation in Cameroon. She will focus on explaining how the Cameroonian Diaspora benefits from social network services (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, WhatsApp) to influence political action in the country through disruptive political strategies. Click here to RSVP to
Don’t Write Too Soon: The Critical Skill of Organizing Research Ideas
Reitz Union Second Floor Auditorium 686 Museum Road, GainesvilleWriting coach Dr. Vernetta Williams of Cultivate the Writer is coming back to campus for another lively and enlightening writing workshop for UF graduate students. To save your seat, register online via GIMS (Graduate Information Management System) by clicking this link: Log on to GIMS.