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D.C. Mondays: Leaks, Lies and Libel in Drew Pearson's Washington

D.C. Mondays: Leaks, Lies and Libel in Drew Pearson's Washington

Rug and Textile Appreciation Morning: Restoring Rugs and Carpets

Rug and Textile Appreciation Morning: Restoring Rugs and Carpets

Join textile restorer Robert Mann online for a discussion of common issues and restoration techniques used for rugs and carpets.

New Books in Asian Studies: The Sound of Salvation with Guangtian Ha

In this upcoming edition of the 2022 New Books in Asian Studies series, the Sigur Center will host a discussion of The Sound of Salvation: Voice, Gender, and the Sufi Mediascape in China with author Guangtian Ha, Assistant Professor of Religion at Haverford College. The event will be moderated by Eric Schluessel, Assistant Professor of History and International Affairs at GW.

D.C. Mondays: The Life of Josiah Henson

D.C. Mondays: The Life of Josiah Henson

The Textile Museum Journal Interviews: The Quilts of Bisa Butler

The Textile Museum Journal Interviews: The Quilts of Bisa Butler

As a part of our online interview series for The Textile Museum Journal, contributing scholar Nancy Demerdash discusses the photorealist quilting practice of contemporary African American artist Bisa Butler.

Modifiable Risk Factors Associated with Dementia

Join the GW Institute for Brain Health and Dementia for a presentation on "Modifiable Risk Factors Associated with Dementia" by Dr. Loretta DiPietro, a professor in the MISPH Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences. This presentation is part of the Institute's University Seminar Series on "Addressing Dementia Across the Public Health Spectrum."

Ruth Ben-Ghiat on "Personality Cults and the Authoritarian Playbook"

As part of its program on "Truth and Lies," The GWU Humanities Center welcomes NYU Professor Ruth Ben-Ghiat (history and Italian studies) for her distingusied (online) lecture on "Personality Cults and the Authoritarian Playbook."

Cokie's Legacy: An Evening with Professor Steven Roberts in conversation with Dana Bash, BA '93 and Frank Sesno (Washington DC & Online)

Cokie’s Legacy: An Evening with Professor Steven Roberts in conversation with Dana Bash, BA ‘93 and Frank Sesno (Washington, DC and Online) Location

This event will be offered both in person and online via Zoom.

New to San Antonio Alumni Happy Hour

San Antonio Alumni Happy Hour Location

Lucy Cooper's16080 San Pedro AveSan Antonio, TX 78232

Jenny McKean Moore Reading Event

David and Margaret Talbot will be reading from their newly published book, By the Light of Burning Dreams, and discussing their work.

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GWBAA Black Heritage Month Kick-Off, featuring President Wrighton

GWBAA Black Heritage Celebration Kick-Off featuring President Wrighton (Online) Location

Online via Zoom

Cotsen Textile Traces Global Roundtable: From India to the World

The Cotsen Textile Traces Global Roundtable Wednesday, November 17, 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (eastern, US)Thursday, November 18, 9 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  (eastern, US)

D.C. Mondays: Pirates of the Chesapeake Bay

D.C. Mondays: Pirates of the Chesapeake Bay

A Conversation with Dr. Cornel West

America's pre-eminent public intellectual and philosopher, Cornel West, will be in conversation with Columbian College faculty members Xolela Mangcu and Vanessa Wills to discuss

GW Foodies: Valentine's Day Cocktails with Erin Petrey, ESIA BA '08

 GW Foodies: Valentine's Day Cocktails with Erin Petrey, ESIA BA '08  Location

Online

D.C. Mondays: The Indian World of George Washington

D.C. Mondays: The Indian World of George Washington

Colin G. Calloway's biography of George Washington reveals in full the relationship between the founding father and the Native American leaders he worked with intimately over the decades: including Shingas, Tanaghrisson, Guyasuta, Attakullakulla, Bloody Fellow, Joseph Brant, Cornplanter, Red Jacket and Little Turtle.

The Textile Museum Journal: Reconstructing the Historical "Akhnif" of Southern Morocco

The Textile Museum Journal Interviews: Reconstructing the Historical “Akhnif” of Southern Morocco

Lumbering State, Restless Society: Egypt in the Modern Era with Nathan Brown, Amr Adly & Mona Atia

Lumbering State, Restless Society offers a comprehensive and compelling understanding of modern Egypt. Nathan J. Brown, Shimaa Hatab, and Amr Adly guide readers through crucial developments in Egyptian politics, society, and economics from the middle of the twentieth century through the present.

Southeast Asia and the Future of the Rules-Based (Liberal) Order

On February 11th, the Sigur Center for Asian Studies will host Benjamin Ho, Assistant Professor at the China Programme of the S.

1,000 Years of Indian Textiles

1,000 Years of Indian Textiles 

To mark the beginning of India’s 75th anniversary of independence, the Embassy of India and The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum invite you to join us online for a celebration of the textile arts in India.

Celebrate GW Charter Day

Celebrate GW Charter Day (London, UK) Location

The Washington Hampstead50 England's Ln, Belsize Park,London NW3, 4UE, United Kingdom

Last year we celebrated GW's 200th anniversary, and while we weren't able to be together last year, we still want to celebrate!

Rug and Textile Appreciation Morning: Distinguishing Uyghur Feltmaking

Rug and Textile Appreciation Morning: Distinguishing Uyghur Feltmaking

The Textile Museum Journal Interviews: Getting to Know Early Modern Kongo Textiles

The Textile Museum Journal Interviews: Getting to Know Early Modern Kongo Textiles 

Physical Activity and Brain Health in Older Adults

Join the GW Institute for Brain Health and Dementia for a presentation on "Physical Activity and Brain Health in Older Adults" by Dr. Kirk Erickson, the Director and Principal Investigator of the Brain Aging and Cognitive Health Laboratory at the University of Pittsburgh and Center for the Neural Basis of Cognition. This event is part of the Institute's University Seminar Series on "Addressing Dementia Across the Public Health

CCAS Dean's Seminar: Our Smart Phones, Ourselves (Online)

Please join us for our first CCAS Dean’s Seminar as Dean Paul Wahlbeck moderates a panel of faculty experts to discuss the cultural and ecological impact of smart phones on our daily lives.