Candis Watts Smith

A Patchwork of Inequality: Racial Politics in the American States

Join us for this free lecture in UNC Greensboro’s 2023-24 Harriet Elliott Lecture Series, hosted by the Department of Political Science. Dr. Candis Watts Smith is a professor of political science at Duke University. Smith’s expertise highlights race and ethnicity’s role in shaping the American political landscape. Her research illuminates the… Continue reading…

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DEMOCRATIC BACKSLIDING AND BREAKDOWN IN CENTRAL AMERICA

A free lecture by Dr. Jorge Vargas of Programa Estado de la Nación, Costa Rica Join us for this free lecture in UNC Greensboro’s 2023-24 Harriet Elliott Lecture Series, hosted by the Department of Political Science. Dr. Jorge Vargas is the director of the State of the Nation Program in… Continue reading…

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DEMOCRACY IN CRISIS

A free lecture by Dr. Keith Gåddie of Texas Christian University Join us for the first lecture of UNC Greensboro’s 2023-24 Harriet Elliott Lecture Series, hosted by the Department of Political Science. Dr. Keith Gåddie is the Hoffman Chair of the American Ideal and a professor of political science at… Continue reading…

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By the Book: Lisa Tolbert, “Beyond Piggly Wiggly”

UNC Greensboro Professor of History Lisa C. Tolbert dives into the popularization of self-service grocery stories in her new book, Beyond Piggly Wiggly: Inventing the American Self-Service Store (University of Georgia Press). She will be in conversation with J. David Gwynn, UNCG Libraries and founder of the Groceteria website. Free program. Signing to follow with copies available… Continue reading…

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CAS Beginning of Year Event

Faculty and staff are invited to the College of Arts & Sciences’ (CAS) annual Beginning of the Year event, to be held in the Sullivan Science Building on Wednesday, August 9. Dean John Z. Kiss will discuss the upcoming academic year and recent developments in CAS. New faculty members joining… Continue reading…