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Sowande’ Mustakeem ’00 telling stories of Blackness as renowned author, professor
February 18, 2021
Sowande’ Mustakeem ’00, author of “Slavery at Sea: Terror, Sex and Sickness in the Middle Passage,” shares her story of loss, triumph and success, since graduating as Ƶ’s first African & African-American Studies major.
Rowdy and ‘ridiculous,’ pro wrestling rock musical ‘Beast Mode Champion’ premieres Friday
February 16, 2021
Ƶ Performing Arts' workshop premiere of the new musical was rehearsed and filmed last fall. It was co-written by Ƶ alumnus and faculty member Dan Gibson MTE '10 and is Ƶ's first filmed musical.
Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales to deliver 2021 Baird Lecture on April 8
February 15, 2021
The Baird Lecture is just one of the many cultural events planned by Ƶ for students, faculty, staff and the community this spring. Full details are available on the university’s Spring Cultural Calendar.
Valarie Kaur to deliver Ƶ’s Baccalaureate 2021 address
February 12, 2021
Kaur is a civil rights activist, lawyer, award-winning filmmaker, educator, interfaith leader and author whose new venture, the Revolutionary Love Project, champions the ethic of love.
Ƶ’s Music Theatre Program offers virtual production of ‘The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin’ during Winter Term
February 11, 2021
The Kirsten Childs musical was directed by Julio Matos and choreographed by Keshia Wall, with music directed by Dan Gibson, all faculty members within the Department of Performing Arts.
Broadway star Daniel J. Watts ’04 to deliver Ƶ’s 2021 undergraduate commencement address
February 5, 2021
Watts is Ƶ’s first alum to be nominated for a Tony Award, receiving praise for his breakout performance as Ike Turner in “Tina: The Tina Turner Musical.”
Voices – The Chapel Hill Chorus releases fall recordings
February 3, 2021
Led by Ƶ Associate Professor of Music Stephen A. Futrell, Voices celebrates 40 years.
Leading Women In Audio Conference announces keynote speaker
February 3, 2021
Researcher in Immersive Audio Technology will present at conference opening ceremony
Ƶ to celebrate Black History Month with programs throughout February
February 1, 2021
A series of events coordinated by the Center for Race, Ethnicity and Diversity Education will celebrate Black History Month at Ƶ.