Liberal Arts Events Include Historical Films and Lectures

The UCBA Department of History, Philosophy, and Political Science, along with the European Studies Program and the Liberal Arts community are offering an extensive list of speakers, films and other learning opportunities during the Fall Semester.  

The following is the complete list of events with their dates, times, and locations.  All are free and open to everyone.

Tuesday, October 21, Muntz 207, 1 p.m.

“Poems from Shore to Shore and Other Work,” talk by Professor Rhonda Pettit, Department of English.

Wednesday, October 22, Muntz 352, 3 p.m.

Film Screening: “Diabolique,” discussion led by professors Matt Bennett and Jody Ballah. Presented in conjunction with the UCBA Film Club.

Wednesday, October 29, Muntz 352, 3 p.m.

Film Screening: “Invasion of the Body Snatchers,” discussion led by Matthew Norman and Matt Bennett.

Wednesday, November 12, Muntz 170, 3 p.m.

Film Screening: “Joyeaux Noel,” discussion led by Matt Bennett and Jody Ballah.

Presented in conjunction with the UCBA Film Club.

Beautiful September weather allowed students to continue wearing shorts and t-shirts to classes.  (Photo by Pete Bender)

Monday, November 17, Muntz 256, 3 p.m.

Lecture: “Torn between France and Germany: Alsace-Lorraine’s Role in World War I and its Aftermath,” talk by Professor Timothy Forest, presented as part of International Education Week.

Wednesday, November 19, Muntz 170, 3 p.m.

Film Screening: “Le Grande Illusion,” discussion led by Matt Bennett and Jody Ballah.  Presented in conjunction with the UCBA Film Club.

Saturday, November 22, National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, 11 a.m.

Lecture: “The Underground Railroad in History, Myth, and Memory,” talk by Professor Matthew Norman.  Presented as part of UCBA@TheFreedomCenter.

Wednesday, December 3, Muntz 352, 3 p.m. 

“A Few Appropriate Remarks: The Gettysburg Address at Seven Score and Eleven,” talk by Professor Matthew Norman.  Presented in conjunction with the History Club. 

For more information on any of these events, contact Professor Timothy Forest, at (513) 936-1509 or email EuropeanStudies@ucblueash.edu.