Presented by Rev. Dennis S. Roberts. The term “witch hunt” has been used repeatedly in recent years as an attempt to dismiss the ever-growing list of accusations, outrages, scandals, and criminal offenses in our current political environment. However, what about the real thing? This presentation will provide an overview of the witch craze and deadly […]
Dr. Brian Crim reflects on the close relationship between popular culture and national security policy by using the series 'Homeland' (2011-20) as a case study. The series came at the end of the so-called "War on Terror" and addressed national anxieties about a permanent and intrusive intelligence community.
Attend a recital featuring music students from the University of Lynchburg.
Presented by Siobhan Byrns. Every day we are exposed to hundreds, or even thousands of images. Some of these artifacts are genuine, some are AI-generated, and some are composites of multiple images. How do we discern which images will affect our choices and lives and which can be dismissed? In this session, we’ll explore art […]
Presented by David W. Frantz. The tradition of modern surgery arose not from the academics and elite of Europe, but from the barbers. The most common European medical practitioner of the Middle Ages was the “barber-surgeon.” From simple procedures often performed by monks, the expertise gradually advanced, often with the experience of caring for the […]
Attend a recital featuring music students from the University of Lynchburg.
University of Lynchburg piano professor Noemi Lee and her husband Henry Lee will perform piano duets featuring works by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Johannes Brahms, Antonin Dvorak, and Astor Piazzolla.
The University of Lynchburg Small Ensembles Concert will feature performances by the saxophone quartet, coached by Kyle Greaney; Hornet Combo, coached by Brian Mesko; and, the Percussion Ensemble, directed by Dr. Chris Sharp. Come by to hear an eclectic night of great music.
Writer J. Drew Lanham will give a public reading. Q&A and book signing will follow. This event is free and open to the public. The Thornton Reading series is sponsored […]
The University of Lynchburg Jazz Ensemble and Community Big Band perform your favorite jazz oldies and some new modern works that are sure to keep your foot tapping long after the show is over.
Presented by Richard Burke. Paintings of the Annunciation — the moment when the Archangel Gabriel tells Mary that she is to be the mother of God’s son — depict an […]
The University of Lynchburg Opera Workshop will present an evening of arias, scenes, and excerpts from a range of productions.
Persons needing accommodations for disabilities at a University of Lynchburg event should contact the Center for Accessibility and Disability Resources at least one week before the event.
