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Call for Applications: Faculty Fellows Program Director
Faculty fellows who are currently tenured members of the faculty at UNC-Chapel Hill are eligible to apply for the position. The Director of the Faculty Fellows Program receives $10,000 in research funds.
Rev. William J. Barber II discusses the morality of citizenship in 2017 Weil Lecture
Rev. Dr. William J Barber II delivers the 2017 Weil Lecture on American Citizenship, emphasizing moral responsibility. (lecture video included)
Patricia Matthew on the work of inclusion and equity
Patricia Matthew, Associate Professor of English at Montclair State University, delivered a talk at the Institute for the Arts and Humanities in Hyde Hall about the necessity for deep investment in equity and inclusion as part of all university ecosystems. “I don’t know a time in any field when race and gender didn’t matter,” said Matthew, to a University Room full of more than 80 people on Sept. 19, comprising mostl … Read more
Charles Frazier (’73) and T Bone Burnett discuss their Cold Mountain work
How does collaboration begin?” asks IAH Director Mark Katz, who started the conversation at Moeser Auditorium on Sept. 29. I thank the late Anthony Minghella,” author Charles Frazier says of the director of the film adaptation of his first novel Cold Mountain. “Most writers spend their days in their underwear.” So it began the irreverent beginning of a collaboration on music and words transposed for film. Music produ … Read more
Institute now accepting applications for Academic Leadership Program, Faculty Fellows
The Institute for the Arts and Humanities’ two fellowships, the Faculty Fellows Program and the Academic Leadership Program, are now accepting applications. Faculty Fellows deadline is Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017 at 11:59 p.m. Academic Leadership Program deadline is Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 at 11:59 p.m.
Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II will deliver the 2017 Weil Lecture
The Institute for the Arts and Humanities announces Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II will deliver the 2017 Weil Lecture on American Citizenship, Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017, at Moeser Auditorium in Hill Hall at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Barber is pastor at Greenleaf Christian Church, Disciples of Christ in Goldsboro. He has served as president of the North Carolina National Association for the Advanc … Read more
Peter Mucha is new Chairs Leadership Program Director at the Institute
Beginning July 1, Peter Mucha begins his work as the Chairs Leadership Program (CLP) Director. He succeeds Department of Communication Professor Bill Balthrop, who was the founding chair of the program.
Announcing new policies and pricing for events at Hyde Hall
The Institute for the Arts and Humanities announces new usage policies and fees for Hyde Hall. These changes, which are consistent with facility-use policies across campus, will allow the Institute to maintain beautiful Hyde Hall as a welcoming space for faculty and the broader University community. Beginning June 1, the following daily fees will be charged to those reserving space at Hyde Hall: University Room, $400 … Read more
General Alumni Association Honors Michael Kennedy with 2017 Distinguished Service Medal
The GAA honored Institute for the Arts and Humanities Board Member Michael Kennedy (’79), among others with the 2017 Distinguished Service Medal. The prize recognizes his work in drawing on business experience to support the University and the association. “I am humbled and thrilled to receive this honor,” said Kennedy.
Director Mark Katz wins UNC Diversity Award
IAH Director Mark Katz has won the University Diversity Award for Faculty. The prize recognizes “significant contribution to the enhancement, support and/or furtherance of diversity on the campus and in the community.”
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