Exiles, the Humanities, and Globalization

Panel discussion on the subject of exile literature and a society defined by globalization. Panelists include: Chenjerai Hove- Zimbabwean poet Dr. Martin Tucker- Professor Emeritus at Long Island University and leading scholar in Exile Studies Dr Asher Milbauer- Founder of FIU Exiles Studies Program Dr Nandini Dhar- professor at FIU's English Department Event held at the Green Library, Modesto Maidique Campus, Florida International University on October 30, 2013

The Haitian Imprint on the Humanities, Part 2

Gepsie Metellus is a well-known community leader who draws on personal experiences to talk about the rich cultural history of the Haitian Community. Event held on September 14, 2011 at the Green Library, Modesto Maidique Campus, Florida International University.

Humanities in a Public Sphere

Journalist Helen Aguirre Ferre lectures on the subject of the humanities in the public sphere in South Florida. Event held at the Green Library, Modesto Maidique Campus, Florida International University, on February 6, 2013.

The Importance of the Humanities for Children

David Lawrence, President of the Early Childhood Initiative Foundation, speaks about the importance of the humanities to children. Event held at the Green Library, Modesto Maidique Campus, Florida International University on February 8, 2012.

A Bookman's View on the Humanities

Mitchell Kaplan, founder of the Books and Books bookstore chain and of the Miami International Book Festival lectures on the evolution of books and writing. Lecture held at Green Library, Modesto Maidique Campus, Florida International University on March 21, 2012

The Haitian Imprint on the Humanities, Part 1

Gepsie Metellus is a well-known community leader who draws on personal experiences to talk about the rich cultural history of the Haitian Community. Event held on September 14, 2011 at the Green Library, Modesto Maidique Campus, Florida International University.

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.