American Studies

Cosponsored by the Film and Media Culture Department, the Program in American Studies, and the Program in Black Studies.

Reception for American Studies Seniors and their families in Axinn 242.

Alison J Carr’s art practice and academic research takes entertainment seriously. Most often, she focuses on showgirls and theatres. Advertising images of women’s bodies that construct and repeat (ad infinitum) a connection between physical perfection and commodification drives her work. 

The Departments of German, French, Russian, History, Political Science and the Programs in American Studies and International Studies/ European Studies invite students and faculty/ staff to join us for a special theme party, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall and all it stands for!

Halloween canceled! Adulthood canceled! Democracy canceled! In the wake of the turmoil created by the ongoing pandemic and political unrest, at least young adults should be able to take solace in the holiday they’ve claimed for themselves: Halloween. Except this year, right when they need it most, even Halloween is closed off to them. Halloween has recently emerged as a the yearly ritual for performing and celebrating emerging adulthood, the night when emerging adults work out who they are and who they want to be (seen as).

Dr. Eunjung Kim is a leading scholar in global critical disabilities studies. Professor Susan Burch’s AMST 307 “Issues in Critical Disability Studies: US & World” course is using multiple works by Dr. Kim this term. Dr. Kim will co-facilitate two classes with Prof. Burch and meet with students during virtual office hours for 90 minutes outside of the class visits. Dr. Kim’s work on disability, sexuality, activism, and eugenics in Korea has earned her considerable recognition in Asian studies, gender studies, and disability studies. Attendance is limited.

Dr. Eunjung Kim is a leading scholar in global critical disabilities studies. Professor Susan Burch’s AMST 307 “Issues in Critical Disability Studies: US & World” course is using multiple works by Dr. Kim this term. Dr. Kim will co-facilitate two classes with Prof. Burch and meet with students during virtual office hours for 90 minutes outside of the class visits. Dr. Kim’s work on disability, sexuality, activism, and eugenics in Korea has earned her considerable recognition in Asian studies, gender studies, and disability studies. Attendance is limited.