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Visting speakers

JAMES MCPHERSON—Oct. 14, 7 p.m. Visiting Presidential Scholar, Princeton historian speaks on “The Global Impact of the Civil War.” Laxson Auditorium on the Chico State campus.

JAMES STERBA—Oct. 20, 7 p.m. The Visiting Presidential Scholar and professor of philosophy at Notre Dame on “The War in Iraq.” Rowland-Taylor Recital Hall on the Chico State campus.

JEAN BETHKE ELSHTAIN—Feb. 9, 7 p.m. University of Chicago professor of Political philosophy on “Can War be an Instrument of Democracy?” Rowland-Taylor Recital Hall on the Chico State campus.

CHRISTOPH WOLFF—March 10, 3 p.m. Harvard professor of music and Bach expert on “Reality & Imagery: Music & War in the 17th & 18th Centuries.” Humanities Center on the Chico State campus.

WOLFGANG SCHIVELBUSCH—(late Spring, TBA). German historian explores ways in which defeat can shape a nation’s culture. Location TBA.

Faculty symposia and tertulias

WAR, MARRIAGE & THE GREATEST GENERATION—Sept. 24, 3 p.m. Ken Rose, History. Humanities Center, Trinity 126 on the Chico State campus.

A WORLD WITHOUT ENEMIES: WHY ARE WE KILLING OUR FRIENDS?—Oct. 22, 3 p.m. Ron Hirschbein, Philosophy. Humanities Center, Trinity 126 on the Chico State campus.

WORLD WAR II’S IMPACT ON GAY AND LESBIAN CULTURE—Nov. 12, 3 p.m. Sara Cooper, Foreign Languages & Literature; Robert Tinkler, History.

“AN ECSTASY OF FUMBLING": WAR AND POETRY IN THE 20TH CENTURY—Dec. 2, 4 p.m. Troy Jollimore, Philosophy; Fitz Smith, English. Humanities Center, Trinity 126 on the Chico State campus.

WILD WEST SHOWS & THE AMERICAN INDIAN WARS—Jan. 28, 4 p.m. Sara Blackstone, dean of HFA. Humanities Center, Trinity 126 on the Chico State campus.

CAMBODIAN LITERATURE AFTER THE KILLING FIELDS—Feb. 25, 4 p.m. Sharon May, M.F.A., English (2003, Chico). Humanities Center, Trinity 126 on the Chico State campus.

READING WAR, WRITING PEACE—March 3, 3 p.m. Chris Fosen, English; David Martins, English. Humanities Center, Trinity 126 on the Chico State campus.

WAR, SPORT & PLAY—March 25, 3 p.m. Laird Easton, History. Humanities Center, Trinity 126 on the Chico State campus.

Galleries

UNIVERSITY GALLERY— Moving Targets: The Art of Resistance, Iraq war protest photos. Shows Aug. 31 through Sept. 22. University Gallery, Taylor Hall on the Chico State campus.

HUMANITIES CENTER GALLERY—Please Accept This Cup I Have Made as a Gift, ceramic works by Ehren Tool. Shows Oct. 19-Dec. 17. Humanities Gallery, Trinity Hall on the Chico State campus.

JANET TURNER PRINT MUSEUM—By Design: Buy Bonds! Original WWII lithographic posters and contemporary artist prints. Janet Turner Print Museum, mezzanine of Laxson Auditorium on the Chico State campus.

Other events

THE BEST YEARS OF OUR LIVES—Sept. 21, 7:30 p.m. Screening of film The Best Years of Our Lives in Ayres 106, with post-film discussion Sept. 23, 4 p.m., led by Ken Rose, professor of history, in the Humanities Center, Trinity 126 on the Chico State campus.

PEACE FESTIVAL—Oct. 18-26. Sponsored by Chico State’s Peace Institute, featuring speakers (Visiting Presidential Scholar and Notre Dame philosophy professor James Sterba, documentarian Kelly Candaele and CSU Chico professors Dennis Rothermel and Ron Hirschbein), film screenings (Full Metal Jacket, Olaf Palme documentary and The Fog of War), plus panels, poetry and theater TBA. Contact Professor Hirschbein at 898-5122 for info.