Category Archives: ACS events

Exploring Various Career Paths with Graduate Degrees

Posted on October 1, 2014 by A. Schocket

The next installation of the CCS graduate professional development series will take place next Monday, October 13th, 4:00 – 5:20 pm, 107 Hanna Hall, Women’s Center, BGSU Exploring Various Career Paths with Graduate Degrees Are you completing an M.A. or Ph.D. in … Continue reading →

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“To Begin the World Over Again: The Life of Thomas Paine,” a one-act drama written and performed by Ian Ruskin

Posted on October 1, 2014 by A. Schocket

The Institute for the Study of Culture and Society, in cooperation with the Graduate College, the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Cultural and Critical Studies, the Department of Theater and Film, the English Department, and the Honors … Continue reading →

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Radhika Gajjala on the Digital Subaltern, 2.0

Posted on September 10, 2014 by A. Schocket

Our own ACS faculty member Dr. Radhika Gajjala will be giving a research colloquium on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2014, 1-2:15, in 121 East Hall Presenter: Dr. Radhika Gajjala (Professor, SMC and ACS) Description/Abstract What technologies of power, literacy, and culture play … Continue reading →

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Leigh Ann Wheeler to speak on Sexual Expression and the Constitution

Posted on September 10, 2014 by A. Schocket

Leigh Ann Wheeler, former ACS faculty member and current Professor of History at Binghamton University, will be coming to speak at BGSU on Monday, Sept. 15, 2014.  Her talk is titled, “‘Handmaiden of the Pornographer,’ Champion of Free Speech: The American … Continue reading →

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Lisa Nakamura at BGSU: “Digilantes, Vulnerable Bodies, and Hyperbolic Violence on the Internet”

Posted on April 17, 2014 by A. Schocket

“Digilantes, Vulnerable Bodies, and Hyperbolic Violence on the Internet” Dr. Lisa Nakamura Friday, May 2, 2014 314 BTSU 3:30 – 5:30 PM Dr. Lisa Nakamura is the Gwendolyn Calvert Baker Collegiate Professor of American Culture and Screen Arts at the … Continue reading →

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Cary Wolfe: (Im)mobilities, biopolitics, and cyberpolitics

Posted on April 9, 2014 by A. Schocket

(Im)mobilities Dr. Cary Wolfe Monday, April 14th, 3:30 – 5:30 pm 206 BSU Today, the fundamental issue is not membership in a species, but inclusion and exclusion from membership in a community of those who are protected from violence and receive care … Continue reading →

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Not in Our Town One-Year Anniversary, April 15

Posted on April 9, 2014 by A. Schocket

The one-year anniversary for BG/BGSU’s participation in Not in Our Town is approaching, and there is going to be an event on April 15 to celebrate. Along with celebrating the one-year anniversary, we will also be celebrating the fact that Bowling Green has been … Continue reading →

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Singer-songwriter Simon de Voil coming to BGSU, APril 13

Posted on April 8, 2014 by A. Schocket

Singer-songwriter Simon de Voil is the focus of the documentary Funny Kinda Guy, which follows his transition from living as a woman to living as a man, and the place of his voice and music in the process. Mr. de Voil … Continue reading →

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ICS Lecture Series: Cary Wolfe and Lisa Nakamura

Posted on March 27, 2014 by A. Schocket

This year’s ICS Lecture Series will explore relations between two current areas of interdisciplinary inquiry: biopolitics—the politics of life itself—and cyberpolitics—configurations of power in the digital realm. Our first speaker will be Cary Wolfe, Bruce and Elizabeth Dunlevie Chair in … Continue reading →

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Africana Studies Research Colloquium, featuring Obioma Nnaemeka, 3/28

Posted on March 25, 2014 by A. Schocket

Come to the 16th Annual BGSU Africana Studies Research Colloquium, this Friday. See the Africana Studies Colloquium flyer.  This year’s keynote speaker is Obioma Nnaemeka, Chancellor’s Distinguished Professor of French, Women’s/Gender Studies and African/African Diaspora Studies and Director of the Women’s Studies … Continue reading →

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Lecture: Barton J. Bernstein, “The Atomic Bombings Reconsidered”

Posted on March 25, 2014 by A. Schocket

Come to the Gary R. Hess Lecture in Policy History: “The Atomic Bombings Reconsidered” by Barton J. Bernstein, Professor of History, Emeritus at Stanford University.   The lecture will take place from 4:00-5:30 pm on Tuesday, April 8, in Room 201 of the … Continue reading →

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20th Annual Latino Studies Conference: April 2. Featuring Richard Blanco

Posted on March 24, 2014 by A. Schocket

Please considering attending BGSU’s 20th Annual Latino Studies Conference, on April 2.  Poet and author Richard Blanco will be the keynote speaker.  Latino Issues Conference flyer.

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Next James Baldwin Workshop: Nobody Knows My Name, 3/20 5:30-7:30PM

Posted on March 18, 2014 by A. Schocket

The third James Baldwin workshop will be held on Thursday March 20 from 5,30-7.30 pm in room 217 Shatzel Hall. The workshop will be on James Baldwin’s work Nobody Knows My Name and will be facilitated by Dr. Thomas Edge of the Department of … Continue reading →

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James Baldwin Workshop Series: Giovanni’s Room, Feb. 20

Posted on February 19, 2014 by A. Schocket

Giovanni’s Room Facilitators: Dr. Ann Mitchell, Ethinic & Women’s Studies; Tobias Spears, Assistant Director of LGBT Programs February 20, 2013 101 Shatzel Hall 5:30-7:30 PM Book PDF: http://ebookily.net/pdf/giovannis-room-pdf-free Registration Information: http://blogs.bgsu.edu/jamesbaldwin/registration-information/ Keisha Hicks, Workshop Coordinator The James Baldwin Workshop Series … Continue reading →

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Talk 2/24: Race in Cuba CANCELLED

Posted on February 18, 2014 by A. Schocket

 Although Prof. Morales Domínguez was told that his visa was approved, that promised visa was not issued in time for his departure date (today).  Unfortunately, this is a fairly common occurrence for Cuban academics traveling to the United States. Prof. … Continue reading →

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2014 Ray Browne Conference on Cultural and Critical Studies

Posted on February 17, 2014 by A. Schocket

The Culture Club: Cultural Studies Scholars’ Association and the Popular Culture Scholars Association are proud to present the 2014 Ray Browne Conference on Cultural and Critical Studies, “Clash and Convergence: Explorations of Culture in an Age of Uncertainty,” being held February … Continue reading →

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Peace Has No Borders: ACS Ph.D alumnus, filmmaker Denis Mueller on campus

Posted on October 28, 2013 by A. Schocket

BGSU ACS alumnus and documentary filmmaker Denis Mueller (Howard Zinn: “You Can’t Be Neutral on a Moving Train”) will be hosting a pre-screening of his newest film, “Peace Has No Borders,” on Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 6 p.m. in the Union Theatre (room … Continue reading →

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ACS Alumnus Randall Norris at BGSU 10/15-10/16

Posted on October 14, 2013 by A. Schocket

ACS alumnus Randall Norris will be meeting with ACS graduate students and speaking at BGSU.

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Devon Powers at BGSU 10/14-10/15

Posted on October 7, 2013 by A. Schocket

Devon Powers will be having lunch with ACS students on campus on Monday, October 14.

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CCS Faculty and Student Recognition and Reception, April 23

Posted on April 18, 2013 by A. Schocket

School of Cultural and Critical Studies Faculty and Student Recognition & Reception Tuesday, April 23, 2013 5:30 pm – 7:00 p.m. McFall Center Gallery & Assembly Room, 2nd Floor Remarks from CCS Director Peña and College of Arts & Sciences Dean Simon Morgan-Russell

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