History Film Series: Sankofa (1993, dir. Haile Gerima), with Robert Pratt In the Ghanaian Akan language, sankofa means "to go back, look for, and gain wisdom, power and hope." Perhaps the most obscure picture of this rotation, Haile Gerima's Sankofa takes us to Africa, only to return us to our home: the US South. This film forces us to grapple with the excruciating torments of chattel slavery, not from the perspective of a nation having to confront its past but from the perspective of a civilization reeling from the effects of the Maafa, the African Holocaust. Read more about History Film Series: Sankofa (1993, dir. Haile Gerima), with Robert Pratt
History Film Series: Memories of Underdevelopment The History Film series presents: Memories of Underdevelopment (1968, dir. Tomás Gutiérrez Alea) 1 hr, 37 mins. Rated NR. Drama. FREE and open to the public. Refreshments. ....... Join us as we watch Memories of Underdevelopment and learn a little history along the way. With an introduction from Dr. Reinaldo Román. Read more about History Film Series: Memories of Underdevelopment
Graduate Student Appreciation Week: November 9-15, 2024 check the schedule here for events! Graduate Student Appreciation Week: November 9-15 The Graduate School is excited to host a week of FREE events and activities, November 9-15, to celebrate our graduate students who are diligently making an impact. Read more about Graduate Student Appreciation Week: November 9-15, 2024 check the schedule here for events!
UGA’s Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition Join in supporting doctoral student Nathanael Mickelson, a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of History at Franklin College of Arts and Sciences. He is one of 10 3MT finalists who will compete in the final competition on November 14 at the Morton Theatre. The event is free and open to the public. Read more about UGA’s Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition
Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society Induction & Guest Speaker Phi Alpha Theta, the History Honor Society, will be holding the annual induction meeting. In addition, special guest speaker Dr. Scott Nesbit from the Historic Preservation graduate program, will give a talk on historic districts and preservation. This is a members-only event. All Phi Alpha Theta National Honor Society members and initiates are encouraged to attend! Refreshments. Read more about Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society Induction & Guest Speaker
Taste of history: UGA Heritage Apple Orchard now bearing fruit UGA Research has a current article on the Heritage Apple Orchard project begun by Stephen Mihm and Josh Fuder. Read more about Taste of history: UGA Heritage Apple Orchard now bearing fruit
Spotlight on Inclusive Excellence: the Dirty History Workshop Read more about Spotlight on Inclusive Excellence: the Dirty History Workshop Our current spotlight highlights the monthly Dirty History Workshop series. Organizers: Brian Drake, Cindy Hahamovitch, Pablo Lapegna, Scott Nelson, Dan Rood, and Timothy Yang, and Terrell Orr (graduate student representative).
History Grad Yoga & Mindfulness Just for history graduate students! Join us for an interlude of yoga and mindfulness away from your office and books. A qualified University yoga practitioner will lead the group and we'll have some healthy snacks available. NO experience or prior knowledge of yoga is required - all levels are welcome. Important: Please bring a towel or yoga mat to use during the session! Read more about History Grad Yoga & Mindfulness
