Graduate Programs
The annual service featuring the University Choir is one of Sewanee鈥檚 most cherished traditions. Because the global pandemic makes it impossible to gather this year in All Saints鈥� Chapel, this 40-minute digital version captures the spirit of the traditional service and shares some of the ways the university and its students successfully faced the challenges of a socially distanced semester.
Candice Delmas will present her central reasons for thinking that in the face of injustice, ordinary citizens have a moral obligation to resist injustice though acts of principled disobedience which are both civil and uncivil. Delmas is associate professor of philosophy and political science at Northeastern University, and is the associate director of the Politics, Philosophy, and Economics Program. She is the author of The Duty to Resist: When Disobedience Should Be Uncivil. (Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash)
DanceWise: Sensational is a dance concert produced by the Department of Theatre and Dance, with artistic direction by Associate Professor of Dance Courtney World. Student performances are featured in choreography by students, faculty, and guest choreographer Aaron Allen Jr. Sewanee students and employees only (maximum 35) in the theater; .听
The Sewanee Debate Union meets to debate the proposition, "This House Believes the United States Should Act as the Predominant World Leader."听
Speakers in Proposition: Reuben Brigety, vice-chancellor; Alexa Fults, C'21; Ben Shipp, C'22.听Speakers in Opposition: Scott Wilson, assistant provost for global and strategic partnerships; Jared Williams, C'21; Kate Cheever, C'23.听Audience members may or in Convocation Hall.听Both in-person and virtual audience members will have an opportunity to submit questions to the speakers. (Photo by Markus Winkler on )
All are of the music and songs of the labor movement and the IWW (Wobblies) in the early 20th century. Joe Hill was a songwriter and activist who was the precursor of Woody Guthrie, Bob Dylan, and others. This acclaimed multimedia show consists of historic images, live music, and storytelling, followed by an audience discussion. Sponsored by a grant from Tennessee Arts Commission.
In today鈥檚 polarized environment, political conversations often turn angry and counterproductive. Join Braver Angels for a virtual workshop focused on Skills for Bridging the Divide, which will help us to listen and understand without arguing, build trust, clarify disagreements, and find common ground. to receive a required short, interactive introduction to key concepts prior to the workshop. All are welcome: students, faculty, staff, and community members of all political identities! Hosted by the Dialogue Across Difference and Sewanee Votes! Programs of the Office of Civic Engagement.
The American Shakespeare Company, a vibrant and diverse group of actors hailing from Staunton, Virginia, will be on campus virtually this semester. On Oct. 16, a performance of Twelfth Night will be livestreamed to an audience at home or seated in Guerry Auditorium (limit 50). It will begin with live (streamed) music at 6:15, followed by the 6:30 p.m. performance from the Blackfriars Theatre in Staunton. A talk-back with the actors will follow about what it is to play Shakespeare in a time of pandemic.
Theatre Sewanee presents Moliere's farce, Scapin, at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14-17, with a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. Oct. 18. The play鈥攚ith scenes of comic deception and horseplay鈥攊nvolves the crafty Scapin, who promises to help two young men who have fallen in love with girls of unknown family identities. Audience size limited; .
The Sewanee Theatre Department presents a radio play written and directed by Dakota Collins, starring Emma Miller, Tristan Ketcham, and Jackson Harwell. Join us for the livestream premiere on YouTube on October 8. Submit your email to get a link.
In an event similar to many of the harvest festivals traditionally celebrated in many parts of Asia, the campus community will gather to enjoy the full moon, mooncakes, and other treats.
The University Art Gallery presents This is Where I Live, a participatory photography project led by internationally acclaimed photographer Wendy Ewald. By means of a collection of approximately 400 photographs, This is Where I Live represents experiences and lives from 14 distinct communities in Israel and the West Bank. The webinar is part of the remote content for the exhibition, which will include exhibition spotlights, community slideshows, guest lectures, and more. Find the Zoom link on the UAG website.
Seniors Victoria Kunesch and Bailey Morrison present a program of vocal music about the long path to self-discovery. In partnership with the UWC and CAPS, the performance鈥攆rom spirituals to musical theater to pop鈥攊s a musical journey in search of home, both in the world and within ourselves.听With Dr. Zachary Zwahlen, piano.听Online through or event.
The Sewanee Student Theatre Board presents Lo Stronzo (translation: The 鈥�#%@*^#!鈥�), a student-written, student-directed performance in the commedia dell鈥檃rte tradition. Slapstick, masks, double entendres, schemes, and disguises all culminate in a night of laughs. Audience is limited to 35 people. You must reserve a spot () to attend. Wear your mask and bring a camping chair or blanket. Two nights: Sept. 30 and Oct. 1.
A community-wide dialogue with organic farmer, public intellectual, and community organizer . All members of the campus and the larger Sewanee and regional communities are invited to participate. Part of an ongoing forum on local and global food system challenges and solutions presented by the Office of Civic Engagement, the Integrated Program in the Environment, OESS, and the SE Tennessee Young Farmers.
Sewanee鈥檚 annual residency with the American Shakespeare Center continues with two performances and 10 classroom workshops this fall all live from Blackfriars Playhouse. This week: Othello. If truth has lost its meaning, how long can love survive?听 Evil is everywhere in Shakespeare鈥檚 great tragedy of racism and jealousy. A talkback with the actors from Othello centered around the themes of race and gender will follow. Attendance in person limited to 100. A is available for those who cannot be in the Quad.
An interfaith candlelight vigil will honor the life and legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. In-person attendance limited to 50; the service will be streamed and overflow spaces will be available.
Minnijean Brown Trickey is one of the nine African American students who desegregated Little Rock Central High School in 1957, with protection from federal troops. She has been a teacher and advocate, served in the Clinton Administration, and was the Shipley 51黑料网ing Writer for Heritage Studies at Arkansas State University. Professional speaker and playwright Spirit Tawfiq is the founder of Roots of the Spirit, an organization created to uproot racism through storytelling, education, and the arts.
Elizabeth Outka, a former member of the Sewanee English Department and now a professor of English at the University of Richmond, will give a talk on Thursday, Sept. 10. 鈥淲hat Rough Beast? Rethinking Modernism through a Pandemic Lens鈥� will draw on the W.B. Yeats poem 鈥淭he Second Coming鈥� to showcase the surprising ways interwar literature encoded the conditions of the 1918-1919 influenza pandemic. (Yeats photo:听Chicago History Museum)
Join Coach Travis Rundle, Loring McDonald (Sewanee Votes/OCE), and Tija Odoms and Klarke Stricklen (Sewanee NAACP) for a panel discussion about creative resources Sewanee offers to help connect students to voting. Small groups will discuss what is motivating each of us to vote this fall. Bring your questions and make sure you're ready to vote in November! for the link.
The final dialogue of the semester hosted by the Let's Talk Campaign will be about the environment and the way it impacts mental health. The dialogue will take place virtually on Zoom at 4 p.m. (CDT) Wednesday, April 22. All are welcome鈥攕tudents, faculty, staff, and community members. .
Email Julian Wright,听Nellie Fagan, or any member of the Let's Talk Campaign with questions.
Sewanee has been celebrating Earth Month with news and virtual events taking place all during April, including an online art gallery, webinars, and daily tips for caring for the environment.
We have a strong (and growing!) local food system in the South Cumberland area, and many of our local farms are run by women. Join us for a (virtual) conversation with some of the women who are feeding our community: Carolyn Hoagland (University Farm), Jessica Wilson (Intown Organics and Summerfields), and Caroline Thompson (Sewanee Dining and the South Cumberland Food Hub) will discuss their roles in our local food system, how gender affects their roles, and how the farming community has responded to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Dialogue Across Difference Program offers virtual dialogues: Community in the Time of COVID-19. Faculty, staff, and students are invited to join two virtual dialogues April 14 and 16 focused on creating community even as we are apart. These facilitated dialogues offer a chance to share stories and reflect on ways to make meaning in this difficult time. and receive a Zoom link the day of the dialogue. Email Cassie Meyer听(cmmeyer@sewanee.edu) or Mandy Tu (tump0@sewanee.edu)听with questions.
Sewanee Career Readiness,听Babson Center for Global Commerce,听补苍诲听Bairnwick Women鈥檚 Center present a panel discussion with alumnae听in business.听Sandy Baird, C'76, dental consultant, coach, and speaker;听Erin Cassell, C'98, insight and analytics consultant, Campus Labs;听Libby Malinowski, C'17, account executive, Bohan Advertising; Brittany McCall, C'10, senior producer, World 50; and听Thabo Mubukwanu, C'15, consultant, Guidehouse LLP, will participate.听
The Sewanee chapter of NAACP and the 213-A Leaders Program will host a screening of "Just Mercy," a recent film adaptation of Bryan Stevenson鈥檚 memoir "Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption." The following day, a panel will be in conversation about the themes explored in the movie and memoir. "Just Mercy" has been the University鈥檚 common book for the last two years.
Joelle Phillips, president of AT&T Tennessee, will be the Babson Center鈥檚 2020 Graham Executive-in-Residence. Employing her rich liberal arts experience as a theatre major, Phillips easily navigates her many roles in a constantly evolving industry with studious curiosity and exploration. Join us to hear about the importance of continuous learning to overcome challenges.
Join students, faculty, staff, and community members to watch and discuss the next 2020 Democratic Presidential Primary Debate. DebateWatch events are an interactive way for attendees to hear what candidates have to say and form their own opinions鈥攏o talking heads or commentators. Following the debate, Professor Sean O'Rourke will moderate a discussion. All are welcome, regardless of political affiliation.
Some form of Carnival is celebrated all over the world, combining Christianity with pagan traditions indigenous to each region. This celebration goes by many names: Mardi Gras, Maslenitsa in Russia, Carnaval in Latin America, and Fasching in Germany, to name only a few. A progressive festival will start at the Russian House and continue on to the Spanish, German, and Italian Houses, before ending at the French House. Wear a fun costume and join in the food and fun! (Photo by Pascal Bernardon on Unsplash)
Kerry Ginger, mezzo soprano, and Zachary Zwahlen, piano, present an evening of vocal music. The program, Voice of Woman, features dynamic contemporary works by women that explore the power of the female voice鈥攊n song, in creating art, and in the broader cultural conversation.
The American Shakespeare Center returns to Sewanee in February for its annual campus residency. Thursday evening, Feb. 6, will feature the production of A Midsummer Night's Dream; Saturday evening, Feb. 8, will feature Imogen (ASC鈥檚 specially retitled Cymbeline). The celebration each night starts before the show when the actors perform live, unplugged music. While on campus, the troupe also will give a special performance for local school students and will engage with Sewanee students in theater workshops.
PUBLIQuartet is a New York City-based string quartet whose genre-bending programs range from 20th-century masterworks to newly commissioned pieces, alongside re-imaginations of classical works featuring improvisations that expand the idea of a traditional string quartet. PUBLIQuartet鈥檚 Grammy-nominated new album, Freedom and Faith, features artists whose music represents resilience, resistance, and subversion; all of them also happen to be women. Composers including Nina Simone, Ella Fitzgerald, Jessica Meyer, and Hildegard Von Bingen highlight the diversity and legacy of women in music over the last millennium.
Highlander Libraries is on view through April 8 in the University Art Gallery. This community-oriented project transforms the UAG to recall the Highlander Research and Education Center鈥檚 original library鈥攁 renowned meeting place for people working towards social, economic, and environmental justice鈥攁s it existed (as the Highlander Folk School) in nearby Summerfield from 1932 to 1961. Artist and project leader Greg Pond, and co-executive directors of the Highlander Research and Education Center, Ash-Lee Woodard Henderson and Rev. Allyn Maxfield-Steele, will speak about creative practice and social change. A reception will follow.
The University鈥檚 Winter Convocation will be held Friday, Jan. 17, to mark the opening of the spring semester. Honorary degrees will be presented鈥攊ncluding to three distinguished alumni鈥攁nd new members will be inducted into the Order of the Gown. The Rt. Rev. Phoebe Roaf, bishop of the Diocese of Western Tennessee, will give the Convocation address. Convocation will be streamed live for those who are unable to attend.
This fast-paced weekend (Jan. 10-11) for juniors and seniors features alumni and parents from a variety of career fields and areas of the country. It includes networking opportunities, resume reviews and practice interviews, business dining etiquette, career-specific panel discussions, and advice on life and work after Sewanee. This year's keynote speaker is Kristen Morrissey Theide, C鈥�98, CEO of First Step Project.