The situation today in Venezuela is one of economic, social and political catastrophe. International Agencies have recognized that under Nicolás Maduro’s Administration the country is undergoing a complex humanitarian crisis. […]
As part of the Fire and Freedom Exhibition, please join the University of Florida Health Science Center Libraries on Thursday April 9th from 12-1 via zoom to hear Dr. Psyche […]
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The Matheson History Museum is thrilled to welcome back public historian, author, and former executive director Dr. Peggy Macdonald, to speak at the Matheson about Florida’s Female Pioneers. A book […]
Unfortunately, Thursday evening’s book talk by Dr. Lâle Can has been cancelled due to travel concerns. At the turn of the twentieth century, thousands of Central Asians made the annual […]
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Unfortunately, Byllye Avery will be unable to travel to Gainesville at this time. The events featuring Byllye Avery, including the lecture and discussion scheduled for Friday, March 13th, have been […]
Come enjoy a screening of this acclaimed 2017 documentary and a discussion with the filmmaker, Dr. Jeffrey L. Gould. During the 1970s, El Salvador boasted a vast shrimp industry, and […]
The Honorable John Caulfield, former Chief of the US Mission in Havana, will present this talk. Sponsored by the Department of History, the Center for Latin American Studies, and the […]
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The 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 UF Centre for Greek Studies welcomes Chris Carey (Emeritus Professor of Greek, University College London) for this Polopolus Series Spring Lecture. Chris Carey is one of the world’s leading […]
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“Yemanjá: Wisdom From the African Heart of Brazil,” (2015) winner of five best documentary awards, is narrated by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Alice Walker. The film explores the Candomblé spiritual culture in […]
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