Ninth Conference on Cuban and Cuban-American Studies "Dispersed Peoples: The Cuban and Other Diasporas"

This flyer promotes the Ninth Conference on Cuban and Cuban-American Studies "Dispersed Peoples: The Cuban and Other Diasporas" , cosponsored by FlU's Cuban Research Institute, FlU African and African Diaspora Studies Program, Center for the Humanities in an Urban Environment, Exile Studies Program, and WPBT2. This event was held May 23, 2013 - May 25, 2013.

Representations of Violence in the Theater

Center for Humanities in an Urban Environment presents a forum featuring several individuals from the areas of Academics, journalism and theater, on the subject of violence in the Theater. Event held at GableStage, Coral Gables on September 12, 2012.

The Exiled Intellectual and the American University

Dr Leon Botstein, Professor at Bard College, gives a lecture on the subject of the tradition of learning institutions providing exile to intellectuals from countries in crisis. Lecture held at the Graham Center, Modesto Maidique Campus, Florida International University on February 25, 2013.

The Academic Experience of Exile

Professor Donald Cunnigen speaks of his own experiences while studying with German Academics and on the environment of higher education in America. Lecture held at the Marc Pavillion, Modesto Maidique Campus, Florida International University.

Collaborators Pt. 1

The Florida International University Drama students present a reading of "Collaborators: Elia Kazan, Arthur Miller, and Marilyn Monroe" by Dr Richard Schwartz. This play touches upon events that surrounded the Cold War and the House of Un-American Activities Committee in the 1950s. Event was held at the Black Box at the Wertheim Performing Arts Center on March 31, 2014.

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 Cloud-Moving Wind- Exiles, Wanderers and Ordinary Fugitives

Ana Menendez, world renowned author and FIU alum, discusses her experience exiling from Cuba. Lecture held at Graham Center, Maidique Campus, Florida International University at March 3, 2014.

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.

Oppressive Eating Habits

Dr. Miguel A. De La Torre is a Professor of Social Ethics at Illif School of Theology. His lecture is on the interplay between American eating habits and its contribution to oppressive structures throughout Latin America.

Dark Teens and Dangerous Nature- Neopagan Narratives of Cultural Marginalization

Sarah M. Pike, Professor of Comparative Religion and Director of the Humanities Center at California State University, Chico, presents a lecture on the subject of projections of both evil and witchcraft on young adults. Lecture held at the Green Library, Modesto Maidique Campus, Florida International University on September 30, 2014.

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.

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.

Panel Discussion on the documentary film 'Manufactured Landscapes'

Manufactured Landscapes is a documentary about the work of the world-renowned artist Edward Burtynsky. A panel discussion on the film followed the screening. Event held at the Wertheim Conservatory, September 4, 2012.