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The Center for Humanities champions the humanities at Virginia Tech and beyond. We support innovative scholarship and foster collaboration across disciplinary boundaries.
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The next session of Write On!, a monthly writing retreat sponsored by the Center for Humanities, will be held, on Wed., Nov. 5th from 9:30-11:30 am in the Duck Pond meeting room at the Inn at Virginia Tech. Refreshments will be provided. Register here: liberalarts.vt.edu/.../center-f...
October 31, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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Join us today either in person or via livestream for the Humanities Week event, "Exploring the Power of Place along U.S. Bicycle Route 76 in Virginia." @bike76va.bsky.social

📅 Thursday, October 30
🕧 12:30 p.m.
📍 Newman Library 124 (and livestreamed here: youtube.com/live/FguvLcp...)
October 30, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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October 30, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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Our Humanities Week free screening of Tucker & Dale vs. Evil is marquee-official! Check it out at the Lyric on Wednesday, Oct. 29th, 7pm! 🍿 🎟️ 🎭
October 24, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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📣 Applications are open for the VT LIT Class of 2026! The Institute for Leadership in Technology fellowship program is a one-year executive degree in the humanities.

🗓️ Express interest by Aug 15: lit.vt.edu

Please share with anyone who should know!
July 14, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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June 16, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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For our final Humanities Colloquium series talk,Visiting Assistant Professor of Russian Rachel Stauffer will present, "A Few Good (White) Men: American Russian Studies, 1945-1965."

📅: Monday, April 21st
⏰: 12:15-1:15pm
📍: CLAHS Room 005

events.liberalarts.vt.edu/event/rachel...
April 17, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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The Center for Humanities has awarded five Virginia Tech faculty with summer research stipends. Congratulations to the recipients! liberalarts.vt.edu/research-cen...
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April 15, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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Join us at Eastern Divide on Sunday, April 13th for Books at the Brewery, the Center for Humanities' celebration of recently published humanities-related books by VT faculty. Blacksburg Books will be on-site, offering a selection of books by the featured authors. This event is free and open to all!
April 4, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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TODAY!! Dr. Elizabeth Hernández-Alonso present, “Gender, Breastfeeding & Social Challenges: The Government’s Role in Indigenous and Rural Lactation in Central Mexico."

Date: Tuesday, April 2
Time: 4:30pm
Location: Newman Library 101S
April 2, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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The Department of Science, Technology, and Society at Virginia Tech presents a talk by Lee Vinsel (@leev.bsky.social) entitled "A Good History of $@#% Jobs."

📆 Fri., March 28
⏰ 1:30pm
📍Athenaeum Classroom, Newman Library or via Zoom

Details and Zoom link:
mailchi.mp/236ba41d2da8...
March 26, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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The Rise of Women in the Military-
Cutchin's Leadership Lecture Series
📅 Thur, March 6
⏰ 3:30 – 4:45pm
📍 Burruss Hall

80 Years of Military Service and Change Symposium
📅 Fri, March 7
⏰ 10am – 2pm
📍 Athenaeum, Newman Library

Both events are FREE and open to the public!
A flyer titled "The Rise of Women in the Military and Honoring the Fallen" features bold text and a structured layout. It announces two events celebrating 80 years of female military service and excellence. The first event, "Rise of Women in the Military" as part of the Cutchin’s Leadership Lecture Series, takes place on March 6, 2025, 3:30 PM to 4:45 PM at Burruss Hall. The second event, "80 Years of Military Service and Change Symposium," occurs on March 7, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Athenaeum, Newman Library. Both events are free and open to the public. The flyer includes the names of sponsoring organizations: Virginia Humanities, Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, The College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, The Department of English, and The Center for Humanities. A URL for more information is provided: HTTPS://UNITINGUS.ORG/WOMENS-RISE-IN-MILITARY.
March 3, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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The Minorities and Philosophy (MAP) group will hold an interest meeting this Friday in the fourth-floor common area of War Memorial Hall from 3:30-4:30pm. See the flyer below for details!
A flyer for Minorities and Philosophy (MAP) at Virginia Tech announces an interest meeting. The flyer has a white background with blue and yellow accents. The MAP logo is displayed at the top with “Minorities and Philosophy” curved above it and “Virginia Tech” below. A blue banner with yellow text reads “INTEREST MEETING.” Below, event details are provided: "Join us for MAP @ VT’s first meeting! Learn about our chapter, meet others interested in philosophy, and enjoy free refreshments. Grad and undergrad students welcome!" The meeting is scheduled for Friday, February 21st, from 3:30-4:30 PM at War Memorial Hall, Fourth Floor Common Area. A paragraph explains that MAP is an international organization dedicated to increasing participation in philosophy among underrepresented groups. The flyer ends with a contact box: "CONTACT: JASON WONG (JTWONG@VT.EDU)."
February 20, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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There's still time to donate to the Center for Humanities on #VTGivingDay! Until noon today, use this link to make a donation: givingday.vt.edu/giving-day/9....
Every gift helps sustain and expand the work of the Center. Give now before time runs out, and thank you for your support!
A promotional graphic for Virginia Tech Giving Day. The design features a stylized illustration of Torgersen Bridge with a clock in the center. Below, bold text reads "GIVING DAY VIRGINIA TECH." followed by "SUPPORT HOKIES!" in bright orange. The web address "givingday.vt.edu" is displayed at the bottom. The background consists of a gradient of red, orange, and pink hues with dynamic curved lines.
February 20, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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Epics, Folktales, and Women’s Voices: Midrash and Modern Jewish Storytelling

📅 February 25 ⏰ 7 PM 📍 Newman Library, Goodall Room

🎟️ FREE & open to the public!

📢 Don’t miss this thought-provoking discussion, sponsored by the Judaic Studies Program at Virginia Tech.
A flyer for a public lecture titled "Epics, Folktales, and Women's Voices: Midrash and Modern Jewish Storytelling." The event is on February 25 at 7 PM in the Newman Library, Goodall Room at Virginia Tech. The flyer features a photo of Dr. Samuel J. Kessler, who is introduced as the Harry Lyons Chair in Judaic Studies and Assistant Professor of History at Virginia Commonwealth University. The description discusses the evolution of Jewish storytelling, interpretation, and religious practice, emphasizing modern reimaginings of myths and legends. The event is free and open to the public. The bottom of the flyer includes Virginia Tech's Religion and Culture department logo, along with sponsorship details from the Judaic Studies Program and a contact email (ssidky@vt.edu). The flyer has a blue, maroon, and white color scheme.
February 18, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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Virginia Tech undergraduates are invited to participate in the Virginia Tech Ethics Bowl: A Case Competition, to be held April 1st-April 8th. Sign up deadline is March 28th.

-Teams of 2-4
-Scholarship prizes for the top three teams, up to $1,500
-Info and registration: canvas.vt.edu/courses/210407
A flyer for the Virginia Tech Ethics Bowl: A Case Competition features a red and blue color scheme with a grid-patterned background. The title is in bold red capital letters. Below, in italicized blue text, it reads: Ethical Debate as a Team Sport! The event runs from April 1st through April 8th and is open to VT undergraduates in teams of 2-4. A QR code labeled "SCAN ME" is on the right side for easy registration access. Additional information and registration can be found at https://canvas.vt.edu/courses/210407. Scholarship prizes of up to $1,500 will be awarded to the top three teams. The flyer concludes with a contact for questions: Dr. Justin Horn at justinhorn@vt.edu. The design includes small illustrations of pens, pencils, and notebooks in the corners.
February 17, 2025 at 6:12 PM