DSU presents....Banghra & Bollywood

Admission: $5/student & $10/public

Event Contact: getera@winthrop.edu | 

2024 Presidential Debate Watch Party

Admission: Free

Event Contact:  disneyj@winthrop.edu  

NAMI Ending the Silence

NAMI Ending the Silence (ETS) for Students is a 50-minute presentation for college students that raises awareness and changes viewpoints around mental health conditions.

Admission: Free

Event Contact: clarkt@winthrop.edu

Emergent Ecologies Public Program

In conjunction with our Emergent Ecologies Exhibition, Winthrop Galleries is hosting a free program featuring performance art, scientific research, and Non-profit advocacy for environmentally distressed communities

Admission: Free

Event Contact: gentrym@winthrop.edu

CVPA Sponsored Event

Faculty Recital – Justin Isenhour

Admission: Free

Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

By the Sweat of Our Brows: A Living Legacy

African-American and white descendants, staff historic interpreters, and volunteers will lead a living history event that demonstrates daily life and work for enslaved people of African descent on the Bratton Plantation and stories of their descendants through the 21st century. Concessions will be provided.

Admission: $8.00

Event Contact: dmcknightoj@winthrop.edu

Unity and Racial Reconciliation with Chris Singleton

Admission: Free

Event Contact: dmcknightoj@winthrop.edu

Constitution Day 2024 with Chief Justice Kittredge (SC)

This particular program will help attendees better understand the judicial system of South Carolina, the type of cases that make their way to the state supreme court, and how justices decide them. 

Admission: Free

Event Contact: belka@winthrop.edu 

Power of Teammates by Chris Singleton

Admission: Free

Event Contact: dmcknightoj@winthrop.edu

Voteless People Is A Hopeless People: A Joint Forum on Voter Education and Engagement for Election 2024

This event will feature representatives of both the Republican and Democratic parties who will speak to the concerns of our students and area residents

Admission: Free

Event Contact: belka@winthrop.edu  

15th Annual International Peace Day Lecture on the US-Mexican Border & Immigration

This is a lecture given by Mark Adams of Agua Prieta, Mexico, who works in the Sonoran desert at the US-Mexican border.. Mark Adams will discuss his work in the five nonprofit agencies that he runs at the US-Mexican border and will talk in detail about the issues that migrants face as they attempt to cross the US border

Admission: Free

Event Contact: covingtonab@winthrop.edu

13th Annual Banned Books Event

This is an annual event that celebrates Banned Books week and shares knowledge and information about 1. What a banned book is 2. What censorship is 3. Why banning books is dangerous and 4. the main reasons why books in 2023 were banned

Admission: Free

Event Contact:  williamsv@winthrop.edu 

NAMI Ending the Silence

NAMI Ending the Silence (ETS) for Students is a 50-minute presentation for college students that raises awareness and changes viewpoints around mental health conditions.

Admission: Free

Event Contact: clarkt@winthrop.edu

Voting Plans & Voting Stories

Former Director of the John C. West Forum on Politics & Policy Katarina Moyon will present ALL the key information needed on Voter Registration for the upcoming Presidential Election, referring to the PowerPoints that have been posted to BB to educate students, faculty, and staff campus-wide.

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: disneyj@winthrop.edu 

“Long Distance Movement of Monumental Building Stones in the Inca Empire,” lecture by Dennis
Ogburn (UNC-Charlotte

 This presentation reports on a remarkable case where the Incas quarried stones and
transported them over 1,000 miles through the Andes to be used in construction of monumental buildings, only to be abandoned along the way in southern Ecuador. Archaeological, geochemical, and ethnohistorical evidence were evaluated to establish that the Incas had transported more than 500 large andesite blocks for this building project ordered by the emperor Huayna Capac.

Admission: Free

Event Contact: woodfillb@winthrop.edu 

 Adultish: Body Image for Real Life

This event is a lecture, during which Dr. Charlotte Markey will present virtually from Rutgers University. Following a brief introduction, Dr. Markey will present on the concept of body image as a whole, cultural influences on body image, and ways to improve body image. She will also present research from her lab regarding body image in trans/nonbinary people and the impact/influence of social media.

Admission: Free

Registration/Zoom Link: https://winthropedu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEkcuCsrj0qG9Fjxn7lihjSxXwN9VIorq90

Event Contact:  hudgensj@winthrop.edu 

Ania La Candela - Flamenco Star

This event is intended to promote inclusion, cultural diversity, and education with respect to Hispanic culture. The event will feature a performance by flamenco dancer Ania “La Candela”. Flamenco is a passionate, emotional dance style that originated in southern Spain and is a combination of dance, singing, and guitar music.

Admission: Free                                                                                             

Event Contact: bushw@winthrop.edu

African Americans Standing Up to Hate in the Deep South: The Story of James Williams, Frank Giles, & John Sanders Jr.

Students who attend this event will learn about 3 African Americans who each, in his own way, confronted hate groups.

Admission: Free

Event Contact: chaconr@winthrop.edu

Reclaming the Past: The Colonial Roots of the Rwandan Genocide 

This event supports the Winthrop University Common Book (Clementine Wamariya, The Girl Who Smiled Beads). It features a screening of the 2024 documentary "Reclaiming History: The Colonial Roots of the Rwandan Genocide" by the Rwandan documentarian and filmmaker Samuel Ishimwe. 

Admission: Free

Event Contact: glovera@winthrop.edu 

Collegiate Choir Concert

Admission: Free

Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

Working Artist Lecture Series: Commercial Galleries

Artist and alumnus, Chris Clamp, presents a talk on his professional career in the arts and personal experience with commercial galleries. In this one hour talk he will discuss the best practices for finding gallery representation and the dos & don'ts of the commercial art world

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: galleries@mailbox.winthrop.edu

 CVPA Sponsored Event

NAMI Ending the Silence

NAMI Ending the Silence (ETS) for Students is a 50-minute presentation for college students that raises awareness and changes viewpoints around mental health conditions.

Admission: Free

Event Contact: clarkt@winthrop.edu

Journey Through Hispanic Heritage in Design

Admission: Free

Event Contact: johnsona75@winthrop.edu 

Lily's Purple Plastic Purse

Based on the beloved children's book by Kevin Henkes, a young mouse named Lilly learns to deal with the problems that many children face. It is a tale that emphasizes the importance of being considerate, apologizing when in the wrong, and forgiving others when they apologize

Admission: All ticket performances $5

Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

Lily's Purple Plastic Purse

Based on the beloved children's book by Kevin Henkes, a young mouse named Lilly learns to deal with the problems that many children face. It is a tale that emphasizes the importance of being considerate, apologizing when in the wrong, and forgiving others when they apologize

Admission: All ticket performances $5

Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

From Dorms to Disaster:  The Housing Crisis Here and Abroad

Presentation: Ms. Melissa Carlyle, Executive Director of Catawba Area Coalition for the Homeless (CACH), will present information about how communities locally, nationally, and around the world address the issue of homelessness. CACH is a vital organization which addresses homelessness in Chester, Lancaster, and York counties

Admission: Free

Event Contact: lowreyl@winthrop.edu 

DragWU

The presenters/performers for this event are drag performers from the local community. Their names are Erica Chanel, Jersey Flow, Scarlett Business, Kristi Darling, Leonasia Chanel, Azreil Starr and Marceline Mashic. Each of these performers have spoken and performed at Pride Festivals, Pride Parades and other events to highlight the importance of drag culture and the impact of the LGBTQ community as a whole

Admission: $10/students & $25/public

Event Contact: halkah2@mailbox.winthrop.edu 

Lily's Purple Plastic Purse

Based on the beloved children's book by Kevin Henkes, a young mouse named Lilly learns to deal with the problems that many children face. It is a tale that emphasizes the importance of being considerate, apologizing when in the wrong, and forgiving others when they apologize

Admission: All ticket performances $5

Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

Lily's Purple Plastic Purse

Based on the beloved children's book by Kevin Henkes, a young mouse named Lilly learns to deal with the problems that many children face. It is a tale that emphasizes the importance of being considerate, apologizing when in the wrong, and forgiving others when they apologize

Admission: All ticket performances $5

Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

South Carolina Brass Band Concert

The repertoire includes film score arrangements, pops tunes, and New Orleans and Balkan brass band music.

Admission: Free

Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

Winthrop Trailblazers: A Panel Discussion Commemorating Winthrop?s 60th Year
Anniversary of Integration

Three of the four original African American students admitted to Winthrop (Delores Hurt, Cynthia Roddey, Sue Frances Meriwether Steed) will talk about their experiences sixty years ago. Having these trailblazers shared their stories in their own words is highly aligned with the societal, cultural, and historical aspects of a Cultural Events program. The fourth panel member is Dr. Shelia Higgs-Burkhalter, the first African American VP at Winthrop, will bring her experiences to the table as Winthrop contemporary trailblazer.

Admission: Free

Event Contact: vandeldens@winthrop.edu

Reminiscence Among Older Adults

Reminiscence Among Older Adults will be led by a national expert on gerontology – Dr. Roberta Greene. The lecture will include a 45-minute presentation that provides an overview of the strengths of older adults. It will also highlight common difficulties people may face as they age.

Admission: Free

Event Contact: hugginsm@winthrop.edu

Fall Etiquette Dinner

The purpose of this event is to expose Winthrop students to the art of etiquette dining and its customs and traditions, many of which are culture bound. We believe that this will be a novel experience for many Winthrop students, especially first-generation students who may have little to no experience with etiquette dining. In fact for this fall we are allowing first-time attendees only; if a student attended last year they are not eligible this year, to ensure more students have access to the experience

Admission: Free

Registration Link: https://winthrop.joinhandshake.com/events/1594877/share_preview

Event Contact: rossr@winthrop.edu

Media and Politics

^{A panel of journalists and political figures will share their experiences and examine the role of media in politics. Speakers will illuminate how journalists cover political stories and the impact of their reporting on the citizenry.}

Admission: Free

Event Contact: meandera@winthrop.edu 

NAMI Ending the Silence

NAMI Ending the Silence (ETS) for Students is a 50-minute presentation for college students that raises awareness and changes viewpoints around mental health conditions.

Admission: Free

Event Contact: clarkt@winthrop.edu

Growin' Up and Movin' Out

A devised script musical theatre exploration of independence. This story shows the complexity and challenges of proclaiming one's individualism, and the various meanings of what independence is to each one of us and the responsibilities that come with it.

Admission: Tickets: ALL tickets $5

Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

Viaja a Latin America

Viaja a Latin America is going to be a festival about Latin countries that the audience has or may have not heard of before. There will be a brief presentation given by Professor Uricoechea, about Hispanic heritage month including the origin of history, highlighting the cultural contributions, & diverse culture. When the presentation ends the Latin american festival will begin. The festival is going to include a few Latin american countries these countries are being represented by members who are from that country, they will educate others about their culture.

Admission: Free

Event Contact: latinesunidos@winthrop.edu  

Growin' Up and Movin' Out

A devised script musical theatre exploration of independence. This story shows the complexity and challenges of proclaiming one's individualism, and the various meanings of what independence is to each one of us and the responsibilities that come with it.

Admission: Tickets: ALL tickets $5

Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

The Global Rise of Esports & the Video Game Industry

 ^{Director of Winthrop's Esports Program, Josh Sides, and 3 members of the varsity teams will give a presentation which explores the global rise of Esports, highlighting cultural differences and impacts, and examines the parallels between Esports and traditional collegiate sports. In addition, a brief overview of the video game industry and sales statistics will be given and suggested avenues for career development and pathways into the industry will be discussed.}

Admission: FREE                                                                                             

Event Contact: Lowreyl@winthrop.edu 

Growin' Up and Movin' Out

A devised script musical theatre exploration of independence. This story shows the complexity and challenges of proclaiming one's individualism, and the various meanings of what independence is to each one of us and the responsibilities that come with it.

Admission: Tickets: ALL tickets $5

Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

Growin' Up and Movin' Out

A devised script musical theatre exploration of independence. This story shows the complexity and challenges of proclaiming one's individualism, and the various meanings of what independence is to each one of us and the responsibilities that come with it.

Admission: Tickets: ALL tickets $5

Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

A Filipino Classical Guitar Concert on Kundiman

world renowned conductor, composer, classical guitarist and advocate of Filipino traditional music Michael Dadap in his lecture-concert on Kundiman. Maestro Dadap will be explaining the uniqueness of this traditional Filipino music genre and playing historically significant pieces for his audience.

Admission: Free

Event Contact: rushingj@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

Growin' Up and Movin' Out

A devised script musical theatre exploration of independence. This story shows the complexity and challenges of proclaiming one's individualism, and the various meanings of what independence is to each one of us and the responsibilities that come with it.

Admission: Tickets: ALL tickets $5

Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

Winthrop University College Democrats and College Republicans Debate 

^{Dr. Anthony Hobert will introduce the purpose of the event and the leadership teams from the College Republicans and College Democrats which will be debating. The debate itself will start at 7pm and end around 8:30 pm. During this time students will be encouraged to take notes for any questions they may have and perhaps get light refreshments. Also during this time, students who have any questions about voting will have the opportunity to visit a voting information station set up in the back of Dina’s.}

Admission: Free

Event Contact:  disneyj@winthrop.edu 

The Refugee Experience

Ms. Laura Jones, Director of Refugee Resettlement with Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte, will give a presentation on refugeeism and refugee resettlement in the United States.

Admission: Free

Event Contact:  glovera@winthrop.edu 

Public Policy 101

^{This event is sponsored by the History and Political Science Departments and the Ellison Palmer Endowed Professorship,  will feature former Governor James Martin, former Congressman John Napier, former Chief of Staff John Merritt, and myself. It is a timely discussion of how civility, compromise, and coalition-building can produce productive public policy.}

Admission: Free

Event Contact:  leee@winthrop.edu 

BE VOTE READY! Election Information and QA

^{This event will offer students an opportunity to understand how the voting process works nationally and how they can vote. Dr. Hobert will explain the electoral college, the popular vote, and how voting is counted after the election. Katarina Moyon will explain how students can vote early or on election day, including explaining transport options, ID requirements, and other logistical information, including where students can upload a sample ballot. Both presenters will offer information about where students can access nonpartisan information about candidates and ballot measures. Speakers will allow ample time for QA so that students can inform themselves of how they can vote in this election.}

Admission: Free

Event Contact:  monyonk@winthrop.edu  

Winthrop Chorale & Winthrop Chamber Singers Concert

Admission: Free

Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

 Master Chef

_{We are having Dr. Karin Evans (Human Nutrition), Dr. Silvia Wozniak and her colleague (Biology) speak. 
These speakers will highlight the following information:}
<sup>- The importance of balanced eating with statistics showing the urgency for change
- Information on the importance of RDAs for all of the Macronutrients,
- Poor Eating habits that contribute to Chronic illnesses such as Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, and Obesity
- Common barriers to healthy eating, and how to overcome them.
We are going to have Dr. Karin Evans prep an easy meal to showcase to our guests and have them taste test the meal.</sup> 

Admission: Free

Event Contact: Uleanob2@mailbox.winthrop 

 Clarinet Studio Recital

Admission: Free

Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

 Breaking the Silence: Music and Lyrics Exposing Domestic and Sexual Violence

^{Representatives from Safe Passage, an organization, that provides a 24-hour emergency shelter, a 24-hour crisis line, advocacy, counseling, and other supportive services to victims of domestic violence, 
sexual assault, and child abuse in York, Chester, Lancaster, and Union counties, will present information on the subliminal messaging in music that highlights domestic and sexual violence and normalize stigma 
within the communities where certain music genres are popular}

Admission: Free

Event Contact: holderd@winthrop.edu  

Medieval Natural Disasters: The Horrors of the 1300s

^{This event will certainly "generate new ideas and discussion on topics of broad significance," as the two disasters, the Great Famine caused by torrential downpours that devastated communities and the Black Death, are both reminiscent of the recent hurricanes and Covid. Students will learn how people on another continent in a different time responded to situations that were similar to our own recent experience. Dr. Bell, who has a Ph.D. from Duke University, certainly has "relevant experience and credentials." A published scholar, Dr. Bell recently was asked to write a chapter for a book, and this chapter touches on the events of the 1300s.}

Admission: Free

Event Contact: bellgd@winthrop.edu 

Winthrop Symphony Orchestra Concert

Admission: Free

Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

Working Artist Lecture Series: Residencies & Grants

^{Two artists, Claudia O'Steen and Aly Ogasian, represented in our current exhibition, Emergent Ecologies, present a talk on their professional experience with residency programs and grants. In this one hour talk they will discuss their best practices when applying for opportunities to continue their creative research.}

Admission: Free

Event Contact: galleries@mailbox.winthrop.edu

CVPA Sponsored Event

Do Liberal Unions Negotiate Liberal Contracts?   -  EVENT CANCELLED!! 

^{Recent attention to police brutality has increased public scrutiny of police unions and, by extension, the labor movement. In this talk, Dr. Judson Abraham will discuss his research into Rhode Island police union contracts and question the labor establishment's ability to manage law enforcement unions' excesses.} 

Admission: Free

Event Contact: disneyj@winthrop.edu  

What is a Woman? Women's & Gender Studies 101

^{This event will be a lecture, discussion, and Q&A on different scholarly definitions of 'womanhood.' Beginning with definitions of "What is a Woman?" from Simone de Beauvoir's famous work, The Second Sex, this event will explore different definitions of womanhood within the context of Women's & Gender Studies. We will explore several intersectional definitions of womanhood by examining the intersection of sex, gender, sexuality, race, and class, among other variables.}

Admission: Free

Event Contact: disneyj@winthrop.edu 

The Wounds of Memory: Trauma and the Literature of Exile

^{This event will feature a lecture on, and discussion of, literary and artistic representations of exile and refugeeism in support of Winthrop University's Common Book Program. Topics will include discussion of representations from a range of historical contexts, including classical antiquity (Ovid);
the Hebrew Bible (Psalms of lamentation); Middle English exile poetry (e.g., "The Wanderer"); medieval Jewish representations of exile (Qalonymos ben Qalonymos); the Spanish Civil war (Leon Felipe); and the Holocaust (the German poet Nelly Sachs). The lecture will conclude with broader reflections on exile as constitutive of the human condition. .} 

Admission: Free

Event Contact: glovera@winthrop.edu 

Working Artist Lecture Series : DIY

Artists Marissa Paternoster & Maryssa Pickett will participate in a discussion about their experience engaging communities, work flow, promotion, and other aspects of their career as DIY Artists.

Admission: Free

Event Contact: galleries@mailbox.winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

Cut to Chaos: Nonlinear Film Showcase

^{Join us in MCL 316 to celebrate nonlinear video works by artists in Stephanie Sutton's fall video classes. The method of nonlinear storytelling subverts the tradition of sequential order- giving new understandings of events, character motivations, history, and expectations of reality. Artists will give short talks about their pieces and light refreshments are available during Q&A.}

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: suttons@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

Winthrop Dance Theatre

A full evening of works choreographed by faculty and guest artists, featuring a variety of dance genres.

Admission:Tickets: $5 with Winthrop ID/$10 general public

Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

Encore Lecture Series

^{3 Lectures: 
1) 2:15 p.m.- 3:00pm, "Misinformation in a Public Health Crisis: Hurricane Helene and Western NC"
2) 3 p.m. - 3:45pm, "Adaptation in a Changing World: Evolutionary Solutions to Urgent Problems"
2) 3:45-4:40pm, "Winthrop and Change"} 

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: casga@winthrop.edu

Winthrop Dance Theatre

A full evening of works choreographed by faculty and guest artists, featuring a variety of dance genres.

Admission:Tickets: $5 with Winthrop ID/$10 general public

Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

Winthrop Dance Theatre

A full evening of works choreographed by faculty and guest artists, featuring a variety of dance genres.

Admission:Tickets: $5 with Winthrop ID/$10 general public

Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

Gospel Fest

^{Black Gospel music has been a important part of African American culture since we the time of slavery. It is an outlet for creative and religious experience and has gotten black people through men rough times in history and currently. We will be bringing in Wuvop and on campus gospel choir as well as a choir from California will be flying in as well as praise dancers and singers from local churches.} 

Admission: Free

Event Contact: hillk16@winthrop.edu 

Jonathan Warburton, Bass Trombone Guest Artist

Admission: Free

Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

Pro-Life or Pro-Death? Global Example of The Impact of Abortion Bans on Women's Lives

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: disneyj@winthrop.edu 

Jazz Ensemble Concert

Admission: Tickets: $5

Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

What 10+ Years of Activism Has Taught Me: Advancing the Voices of Disabled People

_{Ms. Vilissa Thompson is a disability rights consultant, writer, and activist. She will provide a unique preceptive through her lived experienced as a disabled person. Her work is centered around the importance of self-advocacy and strengthen empowerment efforts among disabled people.  this presentation will allow students and the Winthrop community as a whole, to better understand the challenges and triumphs that disabled students, faculty, and staff face each day, and the steps we can take to create a more inclusive community for them.}

Admission: Free

Event Contact: hugginsm@winthrop.edu 

Dorothy Perry Thompson Colloquium in African American Studies: Cecil Williams - Founder/CEO South Carolina Civil Rights Museum

The guest speaker, Cecil Williams, will be discussing his experiences as a photographer of some of the most important moments in the South Carolina Civil Rights Movement

Admission: Free

Event Contact: dmcknightoj@winthrop.edu

The Lena-Miles Wever Todd Emerging Writers Series Presents: Daisuke Shen (fiction writer)

Admission: Free

Event Contact:  hoffmandm@winthrop.edu 

Saxophone Chamber Recital

Admission: Free

Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

Fall One-Act Festival

A lively, entertaining and eclectic mix of one-act plays directed by advanced theatre students. This production contains mature content language and may not be suitable for children.

Admission: Tickets: $5 with Winthrop ID/$10 general public

Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

Fall One-Act Festival

A lively, entertaining and eclectic mix of one-act plays directed by advanced theatre students. This production contains mature content language and may not be suitable for children.

Admission: Tickets: $5 with Winthrop ID/$10 general public

Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

Fall One-Act Festival

A lively, entertaining and eclectic mix of one-act plays directed by advanced theatre students. This production contains mature content language and may not be suitable for children.

Admission: Tickets: $5 with Winthrop ID/$10 general public

Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

"Pages of History: A Medieval Manuscript Exploration"

 ^{The importance and uniqueness of these medieval manuscripts can be found when looking at the history that they contain and the lens into the past they provide knowledge for. Some of the unique knowledge they provide is relating to war and invasion, and jurisprudence at the time. Furthermore, it heavily relates to the humanities, society, and culture by consisting discussion of the folios of music, law, theology, and science from medieval northern Europe, Middle East and North Africa.}

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: lesterd4@winthrop.edu 

ELECTION 2024 in Review with Dr. Scott Huffmon

^{Our program will help attendees make sense of the outcomes of Election 2024 at the federal, state, and local levels of government. In doing so, Dr. Huffmon will draw on his scholarly literature on American politics, particularly public opinion polling, party politics, electoral participation, and voting behavior. Thus, he will offer a research and data-informed analysis of this most recent election cycle.} 

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: belka@winthrop.edu

Collegiate Recovery: Recognizing & Understanding Substance Misuse

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: olleya2@winthrop.edu   

Point of View: Charlotte Cotton

^{Fine Arts faculty are excited to welcome photography critic and scholar Charlotte Cotton. Virtually joining us from her home in the UK, Cotton will discuss the politics of having a point of view through a photographic practice. She will also share her experience authoring “Photography is Magic” and the seminal “The Photograph as Contemporary Art”. Student Q&A to follow.}

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: suttons@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

Commercial Music Ensemble

Admission: Tickets: $5

Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

The Movement to Utilize Sportwashing as a Means to Enhance a Country’s Reputation

Sportwashing has been used by world leaders as a way to enhance their nation’s reputation by hosting a major sport event or by investing in a popular team. The term is relatively new and seems to be gaining traction but the practice has been around for a while. One of the most commonly cited examples of sportwashing is the 1936 Olympics in Nazi-led Germany.

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: draned@winthrop.edu 

Student Creative Writing Showcase

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: sommerse@winthrop.edu 

Cut to Chaos: Nonlinear Film Showcase

^{Join us in MCL 316 to celebrate nonlinear video works by artists in Stephanie Sutton's fall video classes. The method of nonlinear storytelling subverts the tradition of sequential order- giving new understandings of events, character motivations, history, and expectations of reality. Artists will give short talks about their pieces and light refreshments are available during Q&A.}

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: suttons@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

Senior Choreography Showcase

A showcase of choreographic works by senior dance majors, featuring a variety of genres.

Admission: Tickets: $5 with Winthrop ID/$10 general public

Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

Larry Yazzie Native American Heritage Month

^{Larry is an actor, two-time World Champion Fancy Dancer, an Eagle Dancer, and is from the Meskwaki Nation in Tama, Iowa. He is the Founder and Artistic Director for Native Pride Productions, Inc. which is based in St. Paul, MN. His repertoire includes performances at the Olympics, The Kennedy Center, and the Smithsonian Institute. Larry has performed all over  the world and has won many awards for his dancing.}

Admission: Tickets: $5 per student / $10 general public

Event Contact: gonzalezm5@mailbox.winthrop.edu 

Senior Choreography Showcase

A showcase of choreographic works by senior dance majors, featuring a variety of genres.

Admission: Tickets: $5 with Winthrop ID/$10 general public

Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

Senior Choreography Showcase

A showcase of choreographic works by senior dance majors, featuring a variety of genres.

Admission:Tickets: $5 with Winthrop ID/$10 general public

Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

Empowering Black Voices: Empowering Black Voices: Professionalism, leadership, and possibility in the work place

^{A panel where professionals of different professions, ages, and goals share their own personal experiences in the workforce. The purpose of this panel is to give current students a chance to ask questions and be guided. Entrepreneurs, professors, and people in corporate America would all be able to talk about their experiences joining the workforce and learning what rights they have as working class Americans. The conversation will also touch on the unique challenge Black Americans face in professional environments.}

Admission: FREE

Event Contact: mickensj2@mailbox.winthrop.edu 

Symphonic Band & Wind Symphony Concert

A showcase of choreographic works by senior dance majors, featuring a variety of genres.

Admission:Tickets: $5 with Winthrop ID/$10 general public

Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event

Holiday Delights

Admission:

Event Contact: gradl@winthrop.edu 

CVPA Sponsored Event