Latest news and events from the National Humanities Center, Research Triangle Park, NC, USA. http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org en-us Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:45:18 -0400 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:45:18 -0400 http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/images/nhcxsmlogo.gif http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org 72 70 Home page of the National Humanities Center Web site. The National Humanities Center's new multiyear initiative, "Human Rights and the Humanities," will encourage a reexamination of conventional assumptions from a range of academic fields on debates surrounding human rights as they are conceived, discussed, adjudicated, and applied around the world. The initiative will be launched on March 15-16 with the first of three annual conferences. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:26:56 -0400 http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2012/prhumanrightsconf.htm http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2012/prhumanrightsconf.htm Events include public lectures, "Human Rights and the Humanities Conference," and a quilt exhibit. Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:10:04 -0400 http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/news/2012springevents.htm http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/news/2012springevents.htm Celebrating its long-time vice president and deputy director, the National Humanities Center has announced the establishment of the Kent R. Mullikin Fellowship for scholarship in the humanities. Fri, 21 Oct 2011 08:00:56 -0400 http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2011/prmullikinfellowship.htm http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2011/prmullikinfellowship.htm The National Humanities Center has announced the public launch of a capital campaign to raise $13 million and increase the resources available for its fellowship, education, and outreach programs. Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:28:18 -0400 http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2011/prnhccampaign.htm http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2011/prnhccampaign.htm The National Humanities Center announces the launch of America in Class, a website aimed at providing high school teachers with tools and materials for classroom use, free of charge, at AmericaInClass.org. Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:45:18 -0400 http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2011/pramericainclass.htm http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2011/pramericainclass.htm The National Humanities Center seeks a Vice President for Scholarly Programs, whose primary responsibility is the oversight of the Fellowship Program. Wed, 15 Jun 2011 09:45:18 -0400 http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2011/prdirfellowship.htm http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2011/prdirfellowship.htm The National Humanities Center announces the appointment of 32 Fellows for the academic year 2011-12. These leading scholars will come to the Center from the faculties of 21 colleges and universities in 10 states and also from universities in South Africa and the United Kingdom. Tue, 26 Apr 2011 11:07:18 -0400 http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2011/prfells201112a.htm http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2011/prfells201112a.htm The President of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Leslie Berlowitz, today announced the creation of a national commission to bolster teaching and research in the humanities and social sciences. Thu, 17 Feb 2011 18:22:27 -0400 http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2011/prcommissionhss.htm http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2011/prcommissionhss.htm The Center announces its Spring 2011 schedule of public lectures, symposia, screenings, and exhibits, free and open to the public. Wed, 05 Jan 2011 16:00:03 -0400 http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/news/2011springevents.htm http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/news/2011springevents.htm On December 17, 2010, President Obama signed the charitable IRA rollover extension into law. The provision allows eligible donors to make charitable gifts directly from their IRA without incurring a tax on the withdrawn funds. Tue, 21 Dec 2010 16:47:39 -0400 http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2010/prirarolloverextension.htm http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2010/prirarolloverextension.htm Historian Alan Brinkley succeeds businessman and philanthropist Carl Pforzheimer III. Wed, 27 Oct 2010 12:27:28 -0400 http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2010/prabrinkley.htm http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2010/prabrinkley.htm Dr. Raymond Tallis, Visiting Professor in the School of English, University of Liverpool, will be speaking at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, November 9, at the National Humanities Center. Tallis is a philosopher, poet, novelist, and cultural critic and was, until recently, a physician and clinical scientist. Tue, 26 Oct 2010 16:52:09 -0400 http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2010/prrtallis.htm http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2010/prrtallis.htm An international team of scholars from as far away as Australia, the Netherlands, Finland, Germany, and Canada met at the National Humanities Center, September 30-October 3, 2010, to examine the evidence for medical thought and writing in late eleventh- and twelfth-century Europe. Tue, 12 Oct 2010 18:22:12 -0400 http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2010/prrevmedicine.htm http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2010/prrevmedicine.htm The Center announces its Fall 2010 schedule of public lectures and exhibits, free and open to the public. Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:45:03 -0400 http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/news/2010fallevents.htm http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/news/2010fallevents.htm Over 530 trustees, friends, and Fellows responded to the NEH opportunity. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:36:40 -0400 http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2010/prnehchallenge.htm http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2010/prnehchallenge.htm New program with CSU, Chico adds benefits for online seminar participants. Mon, 21 Jun 2010 12:36:40 -0400 http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2010/prcsuchico.htm http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2010/prcsuchico.htm Thirty-six scholars selected from institutions in the United States and six other nations. Tue, 04 May 2010 16:36:10 -0400 http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2010/prfells201011a.htm http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2010/prfells201011a.htm Featuring appearances from some of the leading figures in literary study, the Center's conference on "The State and Stakes of Literary Study" provided two days of stimulating discussion for over 140 attendees. Thu, 25 Mar 2010 18:16:10 -0400 http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2010/prliterarystudies.htm http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2010/prliterarystudies.htm The Trustees and staff of the National Humanities Center are deeply saddened by the death of Theodore L. Cross on February 28. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:42:33 -0400 http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2010/prcross.htm http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2010/prcross.htm Philosophy fellowship honors memory of distinguished scholar. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:25:09 -0400 http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2010/prquinnfellowship.htm http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2010/prquinnfellowship.htm The Trustees and staff of the National Humanities Center are deeply saddened by the death of Nancy Bryan Faircloth on January 15. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:15:18 -0400 http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2010/prfaircloth.htm http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2010/prfaircloth.htm NHC and PBS's American Experience, are pleased to announce a new partnership to benefit teachers. This collaboration combines the highly regarded efforts of both organizations to create new synergies in teacher professional development. Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:21:42 -0400 http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2010/pramericanexperience.htm http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2010/pramericanexperience.htm "Perspectives on History" monthly lectures set to begin February 9. Wed, 06 Jan 2010 13:21:42 -0400 http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2010/prncmhlectures.htm http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2010/prncmhlectures.htm Seminars scheduled for this spring include sessions on Deism, Walt Whitman's Civil War poetry, the history of the American West in the latter half of the nineteenth century, and the distinct visions of America offered by Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson. Mon, 04 Jan 2010 16:23:22 -0400 http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2010/prpdsspring2010.htm http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2010/prpdsspring2010.htm Leading scholars will gather at the National Humanities Center to discuss how changes in literary study continue to shape the discipline, effecting both its status and its perceived purpose, in the university and beyond. Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:05:42 -0400 http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2009/prlitstudyconf.htm http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2009/prlitstudyconf.htm Center announces line up of public lectures, a conference on literary studies, and an exhibition of African American quilts. Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:05:42 -0400 http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/news/2010winterspringevents.htm http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/news/2010winterspringevents.htm A provision included in the 2008 economic bailout package designed to encourage charitable giving will expire on December 31, 2009. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:05:55 -0400 http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2009/prtaxbenefit.htm http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2009/prtaxbenefit.htm The National Humanities Center and the California Department of Education have announced a new partnership to provide free online training to history and social science teachers throughout California. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:05:55 -0400 http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2009/prcascholarships.htm http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2009/prcascholarships.htm Award-winning novelist A. S. Byatt will appear in conversation with Toril Moi (Duke University). Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:05:55 -0400 http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2009/prbyatt.htm http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2009/prbyatt.htm Conference will explore ways in which some of the fundamental ideas and styles associated with Romanticism have been and can be the source of a radical and humane politics. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:12:23 -0400 http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2009/prromanticperiod.htm http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2009/prromanticperiod.htm Eight online workshops for teachers of American history and culture accepting applications now. Wed, 09 Sep 2009 11:32:34 -0400 http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2009/prowsfall2009.htm http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2009/prowsfall2009.htm Summer seminars use technology to bring scholars and teachers together. Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:21:22 -0400 http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2009/prnconline.htm http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2009/prnconline.htm Trustees, friends, and Fellows gather to celebrate milestone. Tue, 12 May 2009 15:43:32 -0400 http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2009/prthirtiethcelebrate.htm http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2009/prthirtiethcelebrate.htm The Center has announced the appointment of 33 Fellows for the academic year 2009-10. Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:12:50 -0400 http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2009/prfells200910a.htm http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2009/prfells200910a.htm Distinguished scholar and activist, John Hope Franklin, who helped create the field of African-American history, has died at age 94. Mentor and friend to many at the Center, he will be remembered fondly for his generosity and wisdom. Thu, 26 Mar 2009 19:36:50 -0400 http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2009/prfranklin.htm http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2009/prfranklin.htm New website designed by and for professors teaching courses on humans and our relations to animals and machines. Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:22:10 -0400 http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2009/pronthehuman.htm http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2009/pronthehuman.htm Trustees and staff of the National Humanities Center are deeply saddened by the death of Dr. William Little. Tue, 3 Mar 2009 13:16:22 -0400 http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2009/prlittle.htm http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2009/prlittle.htm The National Humanities Center will mark 30 year anniversary with events for Fellows and friends. Mon, 2 Mar 2009 15:43:32 -0400 http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2009/prthirtiethanniv.htm http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2009/prthirtiethanniv.htm. The Trustees and staff of the National Humanities Center are deeply saddened by the death of Claude McKinney on November 11, 2008. McKinney was one of the Center's original trustees and served until his retirement from the Board in 2001, when he was elected Trustee Emeritus. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:26:22 -0400 http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2008/prmckinney.htm http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2008/prmckinney.htm While the recently enacted $700 billion economic bailout package was designed primarily to rescue and stabilize American financial markets, there is at least one provision that may directly benefit the National Humanities Center and its donors. Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:13:10 -0400 http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2008/prcharitablegiving.htm http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2008/prcharitablegiving.htm Durham County Library, in collaboration with the National Humanities Center, presents a series of eleven lecture-discussions entitled "Divining America: Religion in American History." This new humanities series explores many of the religious movements and watersheds in American history from the 17th through the 20th centuries. Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:13:10 -0400 http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2008/prdivamdurcolibrary.htm http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2008/prdivamdurcolibrary.htm The National Humanities Center will host the third and final conference on "The Human & The Humanities," November 13-15, 2008, once again attracting scientists and humanities scholars to discuss how developments in science are challenging traditional notions of "the human." Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:28:23 -0400 http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2008/prascregistration2008.htm http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2008/prascregistration2008.htm Champion of conservation and the humanities died July 12. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:08:23 -0400 http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2008/prdonnelley.htm http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2008/prdonnelley.htm Award recognized significant contributions by pioneers in the digital humanities. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:08:23 -0400 http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2008/prlymanlectures.htm http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2008/prlymanlectures.htm The National Humanities Center announces the appointment of 42 Fellows for the academic year 2008-09. These leading scholars will come to the Center from the faculties of 25 colleges and universities in 17 states and also from eight institutions in Brazil, Canada, Germany, Hungary, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:28:23 -0400 http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2008/prfells200809a.htm http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2008/prfells200809a.htm The Trustees and staff of the National Humanities Center are deeply saddened by the death of Stephen H. Weiss on April 16, 2008. Stephen Weiss joined the Board of the National Humanities Center in 1996 and served as a trustee until his retirement from the Board in 2005, when he was elected Trustee Emeritus. Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:45:42 -0400 http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2008/prweiss.htm http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2008/prweiss.htm The Trustees and staff of the National Humanities Center are deeply saddened by the death of Robert F. Goheen on March 31, 2008. In 1976 he joined other distinguished leaders from higher education to found the National Humanities Center as a residential institute for advanced study in the humanities. Tue, 01 Apr 2008 14:20:22 -0400 http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2008/prgoheen.htm http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2008/prgoheen.htm Shot at locations like Dachau, Auschwitz, Berlin, and Jerusalem, the images in "The Thirty-Six Unknown" are a meditation by photographer Todd Weinstein on the Talmudic notion of the thirty-six righteous people that are required for the world to exist. Exhibited in galleries around the world, "The Thirty-Six Unknown" makes its first appearance in the Southeast with this show at the National Humanities Center. Fri, 22 Feb 2008 13:20:22 -0400 http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2008/prweinstein.htm http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2008/prweinstein.htm Public events at the Center to feature lectures on Milton and Shakespeare, contemporary art, Henry James, women's role in democratizing Nigeria, and a symposium on art and ideology. Mon, 07 Jan 2008 09:20:22 -0400 http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2008/prevents2008winterspring.htm http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2008/prevents2008winterspring.htm In three days of stimulating sessions, speakers presented talks about how developments in science are challenging traditional notions of "the human." Thu, 15 Nov 2007 11:15:34 -0400 http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2007/prascconf2ssof.htm http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2007/prascconf2ssof.htm Carl Pforzheimer III succeeds Francis Oakley as Chairman of the National Humanities Center Board of Trustees. Fri, 26 Oct 2007 17:20:22 -0400 http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2007/prpforzheimer.htm http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2007/prpforzheimer.htm NHC vice president for Education Programs Richard Schramm has been elected as a trustee for the North Carolina Humanities Council. Fri, 12 Oct 2007 15:34:27 -0400 http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2007/prschrammnchcbot.htm http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2007/prschrammnchcbot.htm The tentative lineup for this year's conference includes some of the most respected and thought-provoking voices in the sciences and humanities. Online registration is now available for the Nov. 8-10 events. Thu, 20 Sep 2007 13:44:37 -0400 http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2007/prascconf2.htm http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2007/prascconf2.htm In addition to its regular Fellowships, the Center is offering Fellowships for scholarly work related to the Autonomy Singularity Creativity initiative. To apply, complete the Center's Fellowship application form, indicating interest in the ASC project. Fri, 14 Sep 2007 14:44:37 -0400 http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/fellowships/appltoc.htm http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/fellowships/appltoc.htm The Center announces its fall events, including a lecture series, exhibits, and the second annual ASC conference. Mon, 10 Sep 2007 14:23:18 -0400 http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/news/2007fallevents.htm http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/news/2007fallevents.htm The NC Jazz Repertory Orchestra performs music of Mary Lou Williams. Thu, 31 May 2007 12:44:37 -0400 http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2007/prbigbandcapsseason.htm http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2007/prbigbandcapsseason.htm Meyer H. Abrams delivers talk commemorating fellowship named in his honor. Tue, 29 May 2007 14:52:18 -0400 http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2007/prabramsfellowship.htm http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2007/prabramsfellowship.htm New Web site will facilitate discourse on questions of the human between humanists and scientists. Wed, 18 Apr 2007 15:24:46 -0400 http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2007/prascwebsite.htm http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2007/prascwebsite.htm The National Humanities Center announces the appointment of 37 Fellows for the academic year 2007-08. These leading scholars will come to the Center from the faculties of 27 colleges and universities in 16 states and also from institutions in Canada and Germany. Tue, 10 Apr 2007 15:22:28 -0400 http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2007/prfells200708a.htm http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2007/prfells200708a.htm