Virginia Tech Humanities Week
What is Humanities Week?
Virginia Tech Humanities Week highlights the essential work happening in the humanities at Virginia Tech and around the world. Members of the public and the Virginia Tech community are invited to attend panel discussions, lectures, and other activities throughout the week of October 14-18, 2024.
This year's theme is Debating Democracy, showcasing the capacity of the humanities to illuminate democracy's problems and possibilities across space and time.
Humanities Week is sponsored by the Center for Humanities and the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences. All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
2024 Schedule
Keynote - One Person, No Vote: Voter Suppression and the History of American Democracy
Carol Anderson
Keynote Speaker
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 15
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Owens Hall Banquet Room
Monday, October 14
10:30 a.m.
"The Native Vote: 100 Years After Citizenship."
Jason Chavez
Newman Library Goodall Multipurpose Room.
Organized by the Indigenous Community Center with support from the Center for Humanities.
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
“Transforming Democracies.” A panel discussion exploring the changing meanings of democracy over time and across the world.
Panelists:
Moderator: Paul Quigley
Newman Library Goodall Multipurpose Room.
Organized by CfH with support from Phi Beta Kappa.
7:30 p.m.
"Voices from the Urban Indigenous Campfire."
This is a ticketed event that requires paid admission.
Tuesday, October 15
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Center for Humanities Open House.
We invite you to visit the Center’s new location, meet with center director Paul Quigley, and provide your input for future programming.
7:00 p.m.
Keynote
“One Person, No Vote: Voter Suppression and the History of American Democracy."
Speaker: Carol Anderson
Reception and Book Signing following event.
Owens Hall Banquet Room
Organized by the Center for Humanities with co-sponsorship from:
College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences
Elizabeth A. “Betsy” Flanagan Women in Leadership and Philanthropy Endowed Lecture Fund
History Department
Sociology Department
Black Cultural Center
Political Science Department
Kellogg Center for Politics, Philosophy, and Economics
ASPECT
Wednesday, October 16
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Banned Books Panel
Moderator: Jenny Boone, Director of Marketing and Communications (CLAHS)
Organized by the Center for Humanities and the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.
Thursday, October 17
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Center for Humanities Open House.
We invite you to visit the Center’s new location, meet with center director Paul Quigley, and provide your input for future programming.
Friday, October 18
Details coming soon.
Organized by the Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology