As part of Bluefield State College's Windows on the World Series, Fulbright Scholar Francesca Scafuto will present. The presentation will take place at the Basic Sciences Building, room 210.
As part of Bluefield State College's Windows on the World Series, Fulbright Scholar Francesca Scafuto will present on Italian customs and cultures. The presentation will take place at the Basic Sciences Building, room 106.
This event includes four speakers from a wide range of cultural backgrounds. Dr. Fred Barkey, Ms. Rajia Hassib, Rabbi Victor Urecki, and Dr. Anita Walz will share their knowledge and experiences of immigrants in West Virginia. These speakers will show how the mingling together of cultures (through the humanities) enriches the lives of all of […]
Marc Harshman, current poet laureate of West Virginia, will conduct an informal hour of readings and will discuss his first seven years as the state poet laureate.
As part of Bluefield State College's Windows on the World Series, Fulbright Scholar Mohammed Boudoudou will present on Moroccan Sociological Challenges. The presentation will take place at the Basic Sciences Building, room 107.
Daniel Boyd, Emmy-nominated filmmaker and graphic novelist, will conduct a workshop on the basic elements of good storytelling, with an emphasis on screenwriting and graphic novels.
As part of Bluefield State College's Windows on the World Series, Fulbright Scholar Mohammed Boudoudou will present on Moroccan Sociological Challenges. The presentation will take place at the Basic Sciences Building, room 106.
Susanna "Granny Sue" Holstein, a storyteller, folklorist, and West Virginia History Hero, will present songs and stories about Jack, the Appalachian folk hero and trickster figure.
As part of Bluefield State College's Windows on the World Series, Fulbright Scholar Maneesh Pandeya will present. The presentation will take place at the Basic Sciences Building, room 106.
Mikalena Zuckett is an elementary school counselor and the current president of the West Virginia Storytelling Guild. She will share some traditional Appalachian Jack tales and ghost stories, including her students' favorite tale, "The Tailypo."
Cat Pleska is an author, storyteller, and teacher of nonfiction writing. She will discuss how growing up in West Virginia inspired the writing of her 2015 memoir, "Riding on Comets."
Dr. Cris Mayo will discuss of the history of the LBGTQ community in Morgantown, WV. This is part of Part II of the Diversity in Appalachia Lecture Series, "Search for Identity," which explores what the history, folklore, and cultural heritage of race, class, sexuality, and gender identity tell us about who we are. It is […]
“The Color of Law: A History of Race and Real Estate,” will be presented by historian Richard Rothstein as part of the Sixth Annual West Virginia State University (WVSU) Human Relations Conference. The lecture, to be held at Ferrell Hall on the WVSU campus at 7:00 p.m., April 17, 2019, will be followed by a […]
Writers Dr. Meg Day and Dr. David Wanczyk will lead a panel discussion on disability awareness. The event will take place at Corbly Hall.
Poet and Nonfiction writers Dr. Meg Day and Dr. David Wanczyk will read from their published works with emphasis on disability awareness. Q & A to follow. Open to the public.
Sharon Powers, retired schoolteacher, will present an interactive workshop on Appalachian pioneer games for children.
Screening of documentary film, "Dulatown," with introduction and questions/answers with filmmaker, Dr. Beth Davison. This is part of Part II of the Diversity in Appalachia Lecture Series, "Search for Identity," which explores what the history, folklore, and cultural heritage of race, class, sexuality, and gender identity tell us about who we are. It is open […]
Dr. Beth Davison will discuss the history of one family coming to grips with its complicated racial past. This is part of Part II of the Diversity in Appalachia Lecture Series, "Search for Identity," which explores what the history, folklore, and cultural heritage of race, class, sexuality, and gender identity tell us about who we […]
As part of Bluefield State College's Windows on the World Series, Fulbright Scholar Shengjun Cheng will present on the customs and cultures of China. The presentation will take place in the library.
As part of Bluefield State College's Windows on the World Series, Fulbright Scholar Shengjun Cheng will present on culture and doing business in China. The presentation will take place in the Basic Sciences Building, Room M207.
Jo Ann Dadisman, a retired educator and veteran storyteller, will present an interactive storytelling workshop, share stories from her native Preston County, and discuss the importance of preserving the unique culture and heritage of West Virginia.
"The Forgotten War" is a traveling Korean Memorial replicating the Memorial honoring Korean Veterans at the National Mall in Washington, DC. It will be open and on display around the clock from April 25-28. A ceremony honoring Korean Veterans and their families will be held at 11 a.m. April 27, 2019. This event is free […]
Fred Powers, a retired educator and coal miner who has turned his talents to storytelling, will present a one-man drama about the hazards of working in a coal mine, including descriptions of the tools and equipment used and stories of animals encountered more than ten miles underground.
William Bitner, a professional author and the secret identity of the notorious masked wrestler Death Falcon Zero, will share a short story, discuss wrestling as a form of storytelling, and talk about how living in Appalachia has influenced his work.
Three living history interpreters will demonstrate activities associated with the daily living of prehistoric and early historic peoples of West Virginia. The demonstrations will be open to the public free of charge and will take place June 7, 2019 at Pipestem State Park in Summers County, WV, from 10am to 6pm., during the annual Master […]
