Exile and Patronage- Making Art in Cities of Refuge

Chenjerai Hove, world-renowned Zimbabwean author, presents a lecture on the subject of his experiences as an exiled author in the United States. Event held at the Graham Center, Modesto Maidique Campus, Florida International University on October 28,2013.

The Barton Lecture Series on Law and Economics- Economic Perspectives at the SEC

Michael Piwowar, Commissioner of the US Securities and Exchange Commissioner lectures as part of the Center for Humanities in an Urban Environment Lecture Series. Lecture held on October 21, 2014.

The Spiritual Resistance of Edith Stein and Regina Jonas

Emily Leah Silverman of San Jose State University gives a lecture on the spiritual resistance and religious vision of Edith Stein and Regina Jonas, two German Jewish women who engaged in "deviant" religious desires while working for their communities during the Holocaust. Event held on November 14, 2014 at the Jewish Museum of Florida-Florida International University.

Colors of the World Medieval Paints and their Origins

Educator Janie McCoy will be giving a lecture on medieval manuscripts on March 27, 2014 at the Green Library, Modesto Maidique Campus, Florida International University.

Nature, Art, and Science

Professor Emeritus David Lee of FIU speaks on the interaction of art and the sciences. Lecture held at the Green Library, Modesto Maidique Campus on January 15, 2014.

Quiet Violence- The Deep Structure of Violence in the Graphic Arts of War Propaganda pt.1

Dr. Kenneth Johnson, Associate Professor of Arts and Humanities at Florida International University will speak on the nature of violence in the imagery of World War II propaganda material found at the Wolfsonian FIU Museum Archives. Lecture held on March 20, 2013 at the Green Library, Maidique Campus, Florida International University.

Death and the Maiden

Staged reading of Ariel Dorfman's play "Death and the Maiden". Event held at Dieuxieme Maison, Modesto Maidique Campus, Florida International University on June 26, 2012.

The Humanities and a Civil Society

Lecture given by Ruth Shack, sponsor of the 1977 Human Rights Ordinance in Miami-Dade County, gives a lecture on April 4,2012. Part of the Center for the Humanities in an Urban Environment's Lecture Series.

Quiet Violence- The Deep Structure of Violence in the Graphic Arts of War Propaganda pt.2

Dr. Kenneth Johnson, Associate Professor of Arts and Humanities at Florida International University will speak on the nature of violence in the imagery of World War II propaganda material found at the Wolfsonian FIU Museum Archives. Lecture held on March 20, 2013 at the Green Library, Maidique Campus, Florida International University.

Beyond Swastika and Jim Crow - a Black-Jewish Dialogue

The Coral Gables Museum hosts a panel discussion on the subject of the challenges and struggles faced by both African American and Jewish communities in South Florida. Panelists include Rabbi Solomon Schiff, former Executive Director of the Greater Miami Rabbinical Association Ms. Bea Hines, religion columnist for the Miami Herald Rev. Gregory Pope, Instructor in Religious Studies at Florida International University Dr. Oren Stier, Associate Professor and Director of Holocaust Studies at Florida Internationa University and moderator Dr Nathan Katz, Distinguished Professor and Director of Jewish Studies at Florida International University

Economic Inequality and the Conditions of Freedom- Views from the American Founding

Professor Clement Fatovic, Director of Graduate Studies for Politic Sciences, lectures on the subject of the American Founding. Lecture held at the Green Library, Modesto Maidique Campus, Florida International University, on April 10, 2013.

Good Dirt- Children and Youth Perspectives on Community and School Gardening

Dr Rebecca Zarger of the University of South Florida lectures on the subject of exposing young children to sustainable food production. Event held at the Green Library, Modesto Maidique Campus, Florida International University on January 29, 2014.

Membership and Immigration- Today's Civil Rights Agenda part 1

Ediberto Roman, J.D., Professor Law at Florida International University's College of Law presents a lecture on Martin Luther King Jr in relation to today's current immigration issues.

Beyond Swastika and Jim Crow- FIU reception

Reception for the Coral Gables Museum exhibit of "Beyond Swastika and Jim Crow" held at Florida International University on October 26,2014

Beyond Swastika and Jim Crow- Lessons and Legacies

The Coral Gables Museum hosts a forum on the topic of the evolution of American thought on race. This discussion is in response to the museum's exhibition "Beyond Swastika and Jim Crow". Event held on October 19,2014 at the Coral Gables Museum.