Events

History Events

March 11

“Edges of Noir”: Michael Mirabile in Conversation with Jerry Harp

Please join Michael Mirabile as he discusses his latest book, “Edges of Noir: Extreme Filmmaking in the 1960s” with Jerry Harp. 

Michael Mirabile is Assistant Professor with Term in the English department, specializing in Radical Film, Films Adapting Fictions, American Crime and Suspense Fiction, and Postmodernist and Contemporary American Fiction.

March 13

“Art Crimes”: 10th Annual Project Runway Historical Edition

Fashionistas: Sign up your team here for the History Department’s 10th Annual Project Runway Historical Edition! This year’s theme is…ART CRIMES! But please…no “crimes of fashion” here; we’re interested in your artful interpretation of notorious heists, pillaging, and all manner of theft. All LC students are welcome to participate and/or watch. 

March 19

“A Wall is Just a Wall”: Reiko Hillyer in Conversation with Jerry Harp

Please join Associate Professor of History and Department Chair Reiko Hillyer discuss her latest book, A Wall is Just a Wall: The Permeability of the Prison in 20th Century America (Duke University Press, February 16, 2024)  in conversation with Jerry Harp. Influenced by her work teaching in the Inside-Out program, Hillyer traces the decline of practices that used to connect incarcerated people more regularly to the free world.  

April 3

Social Justice Tour: April

The Inclusion & Multicultural Engagement (IME) office presents the Social Justice Tour. 

April 19

2024 Reception for Dorothy Berkson Writing Award in Gender Studies

Join us for the 16th Annual Dorothy Berkson Writing Award in Gender Studies reception and presentation by award recipients.