The College of Arts and Sciences will launch a new lecture series promoting the value of the liberal arts in contemporary life. UWF-Downtown will serve as showcase for outstanding teacher scholars who serve the community as UWF faculty. The Series will also showcase scholars of national prominence who amply illustrate the essential role of the liberal arts in building and sustaining contemporary culture.

Judy Bense, President of University of West Florida

"Where's My Shovel: Archaeological Tools & the University Presidency"
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
IHMC
40 S. Alcaniz
5:30 p.m. refreshments
6 p.m. lecture

 

Jocelyn Evans, Associate Professor of Political Science

"Virtually Representative?: Security, Transparency, & Social Identity in the Digital Age"
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Artel Gallery
223 Palafox Place
5:30 p.m. refreshments
6 p.m. lecture

 

Glenn Breed, Associate Professor of Theatre

"How Clothes Made the Man: My Life in Costuming"
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Pensacola Little Theatre
400 S. Jefferson Street
5:30 p.m. refreshments (in the Atrium)
6 p.m. costume display and lecture

 

Natasha Trethewey, U. S. Poet Laureate

"An Evening with Natasha Trethewey"
Thursday, March 28, 2013
IHMC
40 S. Alcaniz
5:30 p.m. refreshments
6 p.m. lecture