“Crossing Borders: Disciplines, Cultures, and Histories”
A lecture by Craig Lockard
November 19, 3:30
Christie Theatre, University Union, UWGB
Please join Social Change and Development as we honor our retiring colleague Craig Lockard. Professor Lockard has served the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay as a dedicated teacher, scholar, and institutional and intellectual leader. To our benefit, he has also served the larger academy and intellectual world as a distinguished historian and theoretician of world history.
Co-sponsored by the History Department and the Center for History and Social Change. Please contact Kim Nielsen at nielsenk@uwgb.edu with questions or if accommodations are needed.
The Green Bay Film Society will present the next International Film of the semester on Wednesday, November 18th at 7:00 pm in the auditorium of the Neville Public Museum.
Emma’s Bliss Germany, 2006
Max, a car salesman, has been diagnosed with cancer and faced with the knowledge that he doesn’t have much longer to live. He impulsively steals money and a car and sets out to flee. By chance he encounters Emma, an eccentric young woman who lives alone on a farm with a different conception of life and death. Director Sven Taddicken’s odd and wondrous film about death and dying pointedly contrasts Western medicine’s sometimes intrusive approach to prolonging life by any means necessary with a graceful acceptance of the inevitable.
All are welcome to attend.
More information on the Green bay Film Society may be found here.
Tuesday, November 17th at 2p.m.
Christie Theatre
University of Wisconsin – Green Bay
It is summer, and thirty-year-old Antoine is forced to leave the city to return to his family in Provence. His father is sick, so he must assume the lifestyle he thought he had shed—driving the family grocery cart from hamlet to hamlet, delivering supplies to the few remaining inhabitants. Accompanied by Claire, a friend from Paris whom he has a secret crush on, Antoine gradually warms up to his experience in the country and his encounters with the villagers, who initially seem stubborn and gruff, but ultimately prove to be funny and endearing. Ultimately, this surprise French box-office hit is about the coming-of-age of a man re-discovering life and love in the countryside. (96 min.)
“GRACEFUL. INFLECTED WITH IMMENSE EMOTION.”
–Michelle Orange, The Village Voice – Review
“CAPTIVATING…INTOXICATING. THIS VALENTINE TO COUNTRY LIFE IS…THAT PROVERBIAL GEM THAT ART-HOUSE FANS SHOULD DISCOVER AND SAVOR.”
–Doris Toumarkine, Film Journal International – Review
“THE GROCER’S SON IS AN UNALLOYED PLEASURE, START TO FINISH.”
–Jim Van Maanen, Green Cine – Review
A HEARTFELT TALE [WITH] SUBTLE MOMENTS OF INSIGHT RARELY CAPTURED IN MOVIES.”
–Prairie Miller, News Blaze – Review
“Like taking a vacation to the French countryside and meeting people there of whom you grow extraordinarily fond, The Grocer’s Son is an unalloyed pleasure, start to finish.”
- Green Cine Daily
Sponsored by Le Cercle Français and the French Program of HUS unit, University of Wisconsin–Green Bay
2:00—4:00 International French Film The Grocers Son in the Christie Theatre
Sponsored by the French Program and Cercle Français.
5:00—6:00 Food for Thought
Come enjoy great international food and learn firsthand what it means to be a part of the global community.
Sponsored by the Ecumenical Center and the International Club—Ecumenical Center
7:00 Kevin Soucie French Concert in the Christie Theatre
Sponsored by the Cercle Français.
WEDNESDAY 11/18
11:30-12:30 La Table Française avec Marie Gauvain
4:00—6:00 International Film L’Auberge Espagnol in the Christie Theatre
Sponsored by the Spanish Program & the Spanish Club.
The Department of Humanistic Studies and the Brown County Library invite you to participate in the next Great Books Discussion Tuesday, November 10 on the Lower Level of the Brown County Library (Central Branch – 515 Pine St., Downtown Green Bay) beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Ray Bradbury’s Farenheit 451 presented by Professor David Voelker, UWGB History Department
The discussion is free and open to the public. Faculty, students, and community members are encouraged to attend. Of course, we encourage you to read the book before attending the discussion, but even if you cannot, you may find the session enlightening.
Here are some of the Humanistic Studies courses being offered at UWGB in Spring 2010:
English 333 : Literary Themes : Medieval Scottish Literature
Dr. Stefan Hall
Course Description: This is a reading-intensive, discussion-intensive, writing-emphasis course on the works of several Medieval and post-Medieval Scottish writers. This course counts towards the Ancient and Medieval Studies track of the Humanistic Studies Major as well as the pre-1800 British Literature requirement for the English Major. This course fulfills the Humanities 3 learning outcome to have a fundamental understanding of the humanities including the role of the humanities in identifying and clarifying individual and social values in a culture and understanding the implications of decisions made on the basis of those values. Course texts include John Barbour’s The Bruce, Blind Harry’s Wallace, and James Macpherson’s The Poems of Ossian and Related Works.
HUM STUD 326 – Non-Western Religions
Dr. Derek Jeffreys
The two major religions of the East, Hinduism and Buddhism: the richness, variety and flexibility of the faith and practice of Hinduism, with its belief in a multiplicity of gods and goddesses; and the various sects and schools of Buddhism–Theravadic, Mayahana, Zen and Tantric. This course fulfills a requirement for the Religious Studies track, may count as an elective for the Hum Stud Major and Minor, and World Culture General Education.
HUM STUD 334 – Perspectives on Human Values: The Classical World Dr. Hye-kyung Kim
Focuses on the values of the world of classical Greece and Rome as reflected in its texts and fine arts. This course fulfills the Hum Stud Western Cultures Classical/Medieval requirement, the Ancient and Medieval Studies Perspectives requirement, the Religious Studies perspectives category II requirement, and the Hum Stud Minor Category I requirement.
Humanistic Studies 335: Perspectives on Human Values, The Medieval World Dr. Stefan Hall
This is a reading-intensive, discussion-intensive, writing-emphasis course on medieval history, literature, philosophy, religion, and the cultures in which these works were produced. This course counts towards the Ancient and Medieval Studies track of the Humanistic Studies Major. This course also fulfills the General Education requirement for Humanities 3, the learning outcome of which is to have a fundamental understanding of the humanities including the role of the humanities in identifying and clarifying individual and social values in a culture and understanding the implications of decisions made on the basis of those values. Course texts include Snorri Sturluson’s Edda, Egil’s Saga, Boethius’s The Consolation of Philosophy, Geoffrey Chaucer’s Troilus & Criseyde, Early Arthurian Historical Records, and The Welsh Mabinogion.
Hum Stud 351: Interdisciplinary Themes: The Vikings
Professor Heidi Sherman
The aim of this course is to examine the Vikings, arguably the most viciously maligned and grievously misunderstood group in European history. We will go beyond the propaganda of monkish chroniclers and explore history from the Viking perspective by reading their sagas, poetry, and inscriptions. We’ll dig yet deeper into Viking history by studying the archaeological excavations of their towns, graves, and cesspits. Other topics will include romanticized views of the Vikings that emerged with Europe’s Gothic revival. The grade will be based on class discussion, exams, a research paper and presentation. This course fulfills the Hum Stud Western Cultures Electives requirement, the Ancient and Medieval Studies Medieval History requirement, and the Hum Stud Minor Electives requirement. This course can count for Category II history credit.
Hum Stud 351: Interdisciplinary Themes in Humanistic Studies: Drinking & Politics in the British Atlantic World Professor Caroline Boswell
During the early modern era beverages were integral parts of ordinary people’s diets and social lives. The local alehouse, tavern or coffeehouse offered people companionship, comfort, recreation, and the latest news and gossip. Furthermore, the spread of the British Empire introduced new “exotic” drinks that became an integral part of British & American society. As everyday necessities and as centers of sociability, drink and drinking establishments became topics for debate amongst moralists, magistrates, and political pamphleteers in the 17th and 18th centuries. By examining the social and cultural significance of these beverages, we will explore how the culture of everyday life informed political debates in the British Atlantic World. Sources for this class include diaries, political journals, newspapers, letters, pamphlets, travel narratives, state documents, as well as material evidence (i.e. tea sets, punch bowls, and coffeehouse architecture). Please note that this course is reading & writing intensive. This course fulfills the Hum Stud Western Cultures Electives requirement, the Ancient and Medieval Studies Medieval History requirement, and the Hum Stud Minor Electives requirement. This course can count for Category II history credit.
HUM STUD 383 – Perspectives on Human Values: The Contemporary World
Dr. Aeron Haynie
A study of values shaping the contemporary world through reflection on historical, literary, philosophical, artistic, and other cultural products from the Second World War to the present. This course fulfills the Hum Stud Western Cultures Modern/Contemporary requirement, the Religious Studies perspectives category II requirement, and the Hum Stud Minor Category I requirement.
Hum Stud 384: Perspectives on Values in Other Cultures: Japan Professor Clif Ganyard
This semester, Perspectives on Values in Other Cultures will examine the culture and values of Modern Japan. Topics include social and cultural developments in Meiji, Taisho and Showa Japan, individualism, tradition, modernity, nationalism, war, gender, the family, and the postmodern condition. Our primary source for exploring these issues will be literature, but this will be supplemented by history, cinema, art, and music whenever possible. This course fulfills the Hum Stud Western First nations/other Culturesrequirement, the Religious Studies Perspectives Category II requirement, and the Hum Stud Minor Category I requirement. The course meets the Category III Non-western History requirement of the History major.
HUM STUD 480 – Humanities Seminar – The One and the Many
Dr. Derek Jeffreys
A capstone seminar for humanities majors, examining basic questions and issues in the humanities. Course will emphasize student participation and a substantial term paper. This course is required for hum Stud Majors and Minors.
Event#1: Turning and Returning: A Reading of Creative Work
November 5: 3:30 – 4:30 pm
The Christie Theater, University Union
Sponsored by the Department of Humanistic Studies
Free and Open to the Public
Reading poetry and fiction together on stage:
a returning UW-GB creative writer and Sheepshead Review Editor in Chief
and a current UW-GB creative writer and Sheepshead Review Editor in Chief.
The Readers: Julie Strand, UW-GB alum, returns to campus to read from her poetry and other work. The former Editor in Chief for Sheepshead Review, Juliecurrently serves as the Education Coordinator at Woodland Pattern Book Center, a literary center in Milwaukee, WI. Her poetry has appeared in Wicked Alice, Arsenic Lobster, WOMB Poetry, Caffeine Destiny, Boo: A Journal of Terrific Things and others. In 2008, her poem “Neon Yellow” was nominated for a Pushcart Prize. Her second chapbook, The Mae West Defense, was published in 2009 by Dancing Girl Press. She is currently working on a collaboration with Kristy Bowen, the publisher of Dancing Girl Press, and finishing her first book length collection.
Jennifer Stallsmith is a senior creative writing major with strong hopes of graduate school next year and an English professor’s job sometime thereafter. She works predominantly in fiction, however dabbles in nonfiction as well. She is currently working as editor-in-chief of Sheepshead Review and has been published twice in the esteemed local journal. She despises misplaced apostrophes and incorrect uses of the word “their/there/they’re” and “your/you’re.”
EVENT #2:
Professional Opportunities in Getting Published: A Panel Discussion
November 5th 5:15 – 7 pm
MAC Hall 204
Sponsored by Sheepshead Review, UWGB’s Journal of the Arts,
and the Campus Writers’ Union
Free and Open to the PublicProfessionals—including two recent UW-GB graduates— in the world of copywriting, creative writing, publishing, photography, book reviewing, and education will speak about their experiences in those fields.
The Panelists: Julie Strand is a UW-GB alum and currently serves as the Education Coordinator at Woodland Pattern Book Center, a literary center in Milwaukee, WI. Her poetry has appeared in Wicked Alice, Arsenic Lobster, WOMB Poetry, Caffeine Destiny, Boo: A Journal of Terrific Things and others. In 2008, her poem “Neon Yellow” was nominated for a Pushcart Prize. Her second chapbook, The Mae West Defense, was published in 2009 by Dancing Girl Press. She is currently working on a collaboration with Kristy Bowen, the publisher of Dancing Girl Press, and finishing her first book length collection.
Morgan L. Bloohm graduated UWGB with a BA in Creative Writing along with double minors in German and Humanistic Studies. She is currently a copywriter for The Karma Group, where she has developed ad campaigns for The Green Bay Packers, Thilmany Papers, Aspirus Health, Kimberly-Clark, Oshkosh Corporation, and more. As an undergraduate, she became a freelance writer for Gannett Custom Publications and is a regular contributor.
Dr. Jaida Kim Samudra teaches medical anthropology through the Social Change and Development department at the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay. She just moved to Green Bay from Hawai’i, where she received her M.A. and Ph.D. in Anthropology. She supported her graduate studies in part by doing free-lance editing and indexing of scholarly articles and books. Before entering graduate school, she was employed by the Utne Reader as a ’salon muse’, facilitating face-to-face and on-line community conversational groups. Her first book, The Joy of Conversation: The Complete Guide to Salons, published by the Utne Reader, came out of her interest in designing social settings that promote conversation, social justice, and creativity. She is planning to rewrite and publish her dissertation (on an international martial art community) to appeal to a general audience. She feels strongly that scholarly work in all fields should be made more accessible and contribute to public debate.
Dr. Rebecca Meacham’s first collection of stories, Let’s Do, was a Barnes and Noble “Discover Great New Writers” selection and winner of numerous state and national awards. Her fiction has been published widely in literary journals. While she is slowly making her way through both a novel and a second story collection, she is a regular reviewer for The Women’s Review of Books and a contributor to its blog. She is also an Associate Professor of English at UW-GB, and advisor to Sheepshead Review.
Nik Garvoille is an artist and graphic designer based in Baileys Harbor, WI, and has published Knock, a Door County Arts Journal, for the last three years. He was schooled first at the School of the Art Institute in Chicago in Fine Arts, and then at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities for design. Currently, aside from being the independent publisher of Knock, he works as the artistic editor for the magazine Door County Living and as layout artist for the weekly paper the Peninsula Pulse.
