"Saving the Chattahoochee" a documentary film by Hal Jacobs
"Saving the Chattahoochee" a documentary film by Hal Jacobs / Hosted by Dr. Sarah Higinbotham 7:00 PM - Humanities 202
For more than 20 years, Sally Bethea was the voice of the Chattahoochee River in Atlanta. Back in the early 1990s, hardly anyone wanted anything to do with this urban river once it flowed through the city. For nearly 60 miles downstream it was off-putting and off-limits because of sewage, litter, runoff, and erosion. Starting in 1994, Sally was named Chattahoochee Riverkeeper and took charge. She and her organization with downstream communities sued the City of Atlanta under the Clean Water Act. With the collaboration and leadership of Mayor Shirley Franklin (aka The Sewer Mayor), the city invested a whopping $4 billion to upgrade the sewer and water system. The documentary (40 min.) takes a more personal look at Sally, one of the first women riverkeepers in the U.S. It's about how she stepped up to become the face of the river at a pivotal moment in Atlanta's development, while also being a…
University Event Topic: Academic Calendar. Academics. Lectures & Meetings. School: Oxford College. Department / Organization: Oxford College. Building/Room: Humanities Hall - Oxford. Cost: Free. Contact Name: Jennifer Brown. Contact Phone: 770-784-8444. Contact Email: jennifer.beatrice.brown@emory.edu.
Thursday, September 5, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Humanities 202.
Between History and Anthropology by Dr. Pablo Ortemberg
Between History and Anthropology: Approaching Cultural Issues in Latin America's Past and Present lecture by Dr. Pablo Ortemberg / Hosted by Dr. Pablo Palomino 6:00 PM Humanities 202
The lecture will be delivered in Spanish, for an intended audience of advanced and native speakers.
This lecture will center on the rich ethnographic and methodological experience of Dr. Ortemberg's three decades of historical research in Argentina, Peru, Brazil, and France. The goal is to invite attendees to discover intellectual and professional possibilities in the study of Latin America's past and present, by sharing first-hand reflections and findings. The lecture will highlight the transnational nature of Latin American studies, the importance of studying public rituals of power in the region, and the changing ways of understanding national identities in Latin America.
Dr. Pablo Ortemberg is a renowned Argentine historian, researcher at the National Research Council (CONICET), professor of Latin American history, and Dir…
University Event Topic: Academic Calendar. Academics. Lectures & Meetings. School: Oxford College. Department / Organization: Oxford College. Building/Room: Humanities Hall - Oxford. Cost: Free. Contact Name: Jennifer Brown. Contact Phone: 770-784-8444. Contact Email: jennifer.beatrice.brown@emory.edu.
Thursday, September 12, 2024, 6:00 PM.
Humanities 202.
Board of Counselors Fall Meeting
BOC Meeting.
University Event Topic: Alumni. Department / Organization: Oxford College. Cost: Free. Contact Name: Latasha Brown. Contact Phone: (770) 784-8314. Contact Email: latasha.brown2@emory.edu.
Friday, September 20, 2024, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Duo Cantanza - Classical Guitar Duo Concert
Emory Chamber Music Society of Atlanta hosts a trio led by violinist, Emil Altschuler 7:30 PM in Williams Hall Auditorium at Oxford College of Emory University.
Emil Altschuler performs with incredible technique, magnificent expression, and profound artistry across a wide-ranging repertoire. The Boston Globe writes “top notch” of Altschuler’s performance. The Strad praises “Passion and portamento from a young American violinist” and The Whole Note writes “There’s a decidedly old-style feel to…very reminiscent of Heifetz.” Erick Friedman, master violinist and protégé of the legendary Jascha Heifetz, wrote “…a truly outstanding violinist of his generation…and sound and accuracy of intonation that are truly extraordinary.” He received his Bachelor of Music from The Juilliard School where he studied with Dorothy DeLay and Naoko Tanaka, and his Masters of Music from The Yale School of Music, studying under Erick Friedman.
For more information about the Emory Chamber Music Society of Atlanta visit: https://chamb…
University Event Topic: Academic Calendar. Academics. Lectures & Meetings. School: Oxford College. Department / Organization: Oxford College. Building/Room: Chapel - Oxford. Speaker/Presenter: Duo Cantanza - Classical Guitar Duo Concert
Hosted by Professor Marvin McNeill, 7:00 PM Oxford Chapel
Guitarists Scott Plato & Matthias Young join forces to bring you some of the greatest music ever written, performed on classical guitars. The event will feature music from their most recent recording project of music from the Western European classical tradition.
For more information about Duo Cantanza, visit: https://duocatanza.com/. Cost: Free. Contact Name: Jennifer Brown. Contact Phone: 770-784-8444. Contact Email: jennifer.beatrice.brown@emory.edu.
Thursday, September 26, 2024, 7:00 PM.
Oxford Chapel.
The Human-Animal Connection: Why We Need Each Other presented by Cecilia Fernández
The Human-Animal Connection: Why We Need Each Other presented by Cecilia Fernández / Hosted by Professor Cristina Tarazona 7:30 PM Humanities 202
The human-animal bond is a mutually beneficial connection between people and non-human animals. The role of our rescue/sanctuary is to maximize the potential of this relationship. Join us for a presentation and interactive conversation about this fascinating topic. During our time together, we will discuss the psychology and science behind the animal-human bond and how we can all benefit by honoring and protecting the lives of those who cannot speak for themselves. Cecilia Fernández is a Montessori trained, Special Education Teacher with over 30 years of experience working with animals and children in an inclusive setting based on empathy, compassion, and love. She, with her husband and children, founded Best Friends Farm, a farm animal rescue/sanctuary in Oxford, GA.
For more information visit: https://bestfriendsfarmoxf.wixsite.com/website.
University Event Topic: Academic Calendar. Academics. Lectures & Meetings. School: Oxford College. Department / Organization: Oxford College. Building/Room: Humanities Hall - Oxford. Cost: Free. Contact Name: Jennifer Brown. Contact Phone: 770-784-8444. Contact Email: jennifer.beatrice.brown@emory.edu.
Friday, September 27, 2024, 7:30 PM.
Humanities 202.
Emory Chamber Music Society of Atlanta hosts a trio led by violinist, Emil Altschuler
Emory Chamber Music Society of Atlanta hosts a trio led by violinist, Emil Altschuler 7:30 PM in Williams Hall Auditorium at Oxford College of Emory University.
Emil Altschuler performs with incredible technique, magnificent expression, and profound artistry across a wide-ranging repertoire. The Boston Globe writes “top notch” of Altschuler’s performance. The Strad praises “Passion and portamento from a young American violinist” and The Whole Note writes “There’s a decidedly old-style feel to…very reminiscent of Heifetz.” Erick Friedman, master violinist and protégé of the legendary Jascha Heifetz, wrote “…a truly outstanding violinist of his generation…and sound and accuracy of intonation that are truly extraordinary.” He received his Bachelor of Music from The Juilliard School where he studied with Dorothy DeLay and Naoko Tanaka, and his Masters of Music from The Yale School of Music, studying under Erick Friedman.
For more information about the Emory Chamber Music Society of Atlanta visit: https://chamb…
University Event Topic: Academic Calendar. Academics. Lectures & Meetings. School: Oxford College. Department / Organization: Oxford College. Building/Room: Williams Hall (Oxford). Cost: Free. Contact Name: Jennifer Brown. Contact Phone: 770-784-8444. Contact Email: jennifer.beatrice.brown@emory.edu.
Thursday, October 17, 2024, 7:30 PM.
Williams Hall.
The Effects of Alcohol on Cooperation and Trust presented by Dr. Colin Corbett
The Effects of Alcohol on Cooperation and Trust presented by Dr. Colin Corbett / Hosted by Dr. Christopher Blake 7:00 PM - Humanities 202
During this lecture, Dr. Corbett will discuss his research which explores how alcohol has been shown to increase prosocial feelings, behaviors, and reciprocity in various contexts, but rarely has this effect been studied in quantified settings with real rewards.
University Event Topic: Academic Calendar. Academics. Lectures & Meetings. School: Oxford College. Department / Organization: Oxford College. Building/Room: Humanities Hall - Oxford. Speaker/Presenter: The Effects of Alcohol on Cooperation and Trust presented by Dr. Colin Corbett / Hosted by Dr. Christopher Blake 7:00 PM - Humanities 202
During this lecture, Dr. Corbett will discuss his research which explores how alcohol has been shown to increase prosocial feelings, behaviors, and reciprocity in various contexts, but rarely has this effect been studied in quantified settings with real rewards. Cost: Free. Contact Name: Jennifer Brown. Contact Phone: 770-784-8444. Contact Email: jennifer.beatrice.brown@emory.edu.
Friday, October 18, 2024, 7:00 PM.
Humanities 202.