USCA free lecture series returns to downtown Aiken
(USCA File)
AIKEN, S.C.—Aiken in the Alley – a free lecture series hosted by the University of South Carolina Aiken’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences – returns 11 a.m. Thursday, August 28. Special to the series this year is a Constitution Week event titled, “South Carolina Supreme Court Cases that Shaped the Nation.”
“Every year, USCA’s history and political science faculty celebrate the Constitution,” said Elizabeth Georgian, professor of History. “This year, we’re excited to feature South Carolina’s unique role in shaping American Constitutional Law.”
Aiken in the Alley is a series of lectures, conversations, and music from USCA faculty members at 11 a.m. on select Thursdays from Aug. 28 to Dec. 4 at 139 Newberry St. SW. Presentations are free and open to the public.
This fall, faculty from various disciplines will present, including History, Music, Theatre, and Communication and Emerging Media.
For more information, please contact the Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Forrest Anderson at 803-641-3784.
Schedule of Events:
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Thursday, August 28 |
11a.m.-12 p.m. |
Alexia Helsley, “The Remarkable Life of Mary Musgrove Matthews Bosomworth” |
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Wednesday, September 17 |
11a.m.-12 p.m. |
Elizabeth Georgian, “South Carolina Supreme Court Cases That Shaped the Nation” |
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Thursday, October 16 |
11 a.m.-12 p.m. |
Megan Hall and Allison McSwain, “Fanfare & Fireworks: A Lecture Recital of Music for Trumpet and Piano” |
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Thursday, November 6 |
11 a.m.-12 p.m. |
Dewey Scott-Wiley, A Performance of Misery is Optional: Recollections of Recovery |
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Thursday, December 4 |
11 a.m.-12 p.m. |
Jason Munsell, “Presidential War Rhetoric and FDR’s ‘Day of Infamy’ Speech” |
For more information, contact USCA Marketing & Communication at news@usca.edu.