Upcoming Events

Fall 2024

Left side of image is a book cover of The Culture Trap. Right side is a headshot of Prof. Derron Wallace crossing his arms.
Book Celebration for The Culture Trap

November 12, 2024

3:30pm-5:30pm|Rapaporte Treasure Hall, Farber Library

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A reception will follow the formal program.

This event will be a celebration of the publication of The Culture Trap by Brandeis University Professor Derron Wallace.

The Culture Trap critically examines how culture is sometimes used as a justification for racism in schools, reinforcing racial, class, and gender inequalities in education. This event will be of particular interest to those dedicated to justice, racial equity, public education, and youth advocacy.

The celebration will include reflections from three distinguished scholars:

  • Bianca Baldridge, Harvard Graduate School of Education
  • Prudence L. Carter, Brown University
  • Reuel Rogers, Northwestern University

This event is cosponsored by African and African American Studies Department, Sociology Department, and Education Program.

A Thousand Pines: A Film Screening and Discussion with the Director

October 9, 2024

 4:30 - 6:30pm | Levine Ross 1 & 2, Hassenfeld Conference Center

This intimate film of Oaxacan guest workers shows how hard it is to balance the physical demands of reforestation and extreme isolation while staying connected to their families back home. Pizza will be provided!

Neoliberalism

October 16, 2024

12 - 1pm | Mandel 303

The Mandel Center for the Humanities Invites you to "Get Curious". This session will be presented by Professor Patricia Alvarez Astacio and Professor Gowri Vijayakumar.

Rethinking the Refugee Crisis

November 14, 2024

12 - 1pm |  Mandel 303

The Mandel Center for the Humanities Invites you to "Get Curious". This session will be presented by Dr. Nihal Kayali and Professor Howie Tam