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The Arts Center of Greenwood presents a variety of artist talks/demonstrations, community lectures and guest speakers annually. Be sure to check back here for periodic updates to our schedule of events.
Upcoming Lectures
Lander University Lecture Series: Fighting Infamy, A Marine Fighter Pilot’s Epic Stand at the Battle of Wake Island by Dr. William Ramsey
History professor Dr. William Ramsey discusses the remarkable actions of Marine fighter pilot Henry T. “Hammerin’ Hank” Elrod in the defense of Wake Island during the opening days of the Pacific war, the subject of his latest book.
Tuesday, September 3, 2024 @ 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Lander University Lecture Series: Disaster Preparedness and Response 35 Years after Hurricane Hugo by Dr. Mathew Malone
Political Science and Homeland Security professor Dr. Mathew Malone uses Hurricane Hugo as a case study to consider how the federal government can assist following a disaster and how individuals can prepare for these events.
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 @ 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Lander University Lecture Series: Understanding South Korea by Dr. Franklin Rausch
History professor Dr. Franklin Rausch explains how the Republic of Korea (popularly known as South Korea) transformed from one of the poorest countries in the world following the Korean War (1950 – 1953) into a wealthy nation whose technologies, industries, and popular culture have achieved global influence.
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 @ 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Lander University Lecture Series: 30,000+ Decisions a Day: The How, What, and Why of Decisions and Decision Education by Dr. Rachel Schiera
Education professor Dr. Rachel Schiera examines what recent research reveals about how we learn to make decisions, the role educators play in decision making, other factors that affect our decision-making processes, and the potential impact of generative AI on the decisions we make every day.
Tuesday, February 4, 2025 @ 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Lander University Lecture Series: Communicating with Artificial Intelligence by Dr. Sean Barnette and Dr. Walter Iriarte
English professor Dr. Sean Barnette and Media and Communication professor Dr. Walter Iriarte analyze interactive AI simulators, particularly on social media, to explore what AI can show us about how language works, where meaning comes from, and why we interact with other people.
Tuesday, March 11, 2025 @ 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Lander University Lecture Series: The Amish Way of Aging: The Dawdyhaus and the Grace of Life by Dr. Claire Marie Mensack
Public Health professor Dr. Claire Marie Mensack examines approaches to aging in the Amish and other Anabaptist communities, and considers how the dwelling in which aging family members choose to live exemplifies the sense of yielding, submission, and grace in these collectivist cultures.
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 @ 5:30 - 7:00 pm
All lectures are free & open to the community and held in the reception hall at The Arts Center of Greenwood. Light refreshments and a cash bar available.
Upcoming Lectures
Lander University Lecture Series: Fighting Infamy, A Marine Fighter Pilot’s Epic Stand at the Battle of Wake Island by Dr. William Ramsey
History professor Dr. William Ramsey discusses the remarkable actions of Marine fighter pilot Henry T. “Hammerin’ Hank” Elrod in the defense of Wake Island during the opening days of the Pacific war, the subject of his latest book.
Tuesday, September 3, 2024 @ 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Lander University Lecture Series: Disaster Preparedness and Response 35 Years after Hurricane Hugo by Dr. Mathew Malone
Political Science and Homeland Security professor Dr. Mathew Malone uses Hurricane Hugo as a case study to consider how the federal government can assist following a disaster and how individuals can prepare for these events.
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 @ 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Lander University Lecture Series: Understanding South Korea by Dr. Franklin Rausch
History professor Dr. Franklin Rausch explains how the Republic of Korea (popularly known as South Korea) transformed from one of the poorest countries in the world following the Korean War (1950 – 1953) into a wealthy nation whose technologies, industries, and popular culture have achieved global influence.
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 @ 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Lander University Lecture Series: 30,000+ Decisions a Day: The How, What, and Why of Decisions and Decision Education by Dr. Rachel Schiera
Education professor Dr. Rachel Schiera examines what recent research reveals about how we learn to make decisions, the role educators play in decision making, other factors that affect our decision-making processes, and the potential impact of generative AI on the decisions we make every day.
Tuesday, February 4, 2025 @ 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Lander University Lecture Series: Communicating with Artificial Intelligence by Dr. Sean Barnette and Dr. Walter Iriarte
English professor Dr. Sean Barnette and Media and Communication professor Dr. Walter Iriarte analyze interactive AI simulators, particularly on social media, to explore what AI can show us about how language works, where meaning comes from, and why we interact with other people.
Tuesday, March 11, 2025 @ 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Lander University Lecture Series: The Amish Way of Aging: The Dawdyhaus and the Grace of Life by Dr. Claire Marie Mensack
Public Health professor Dr. Claire Marie Mensack examines approaches to aging in the Amish and other Anabaptist communities, and considers how the dwelling in which aging family members choose to live exemplifies the sense of yielding, submission, and grace in these collectivist cultures.
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 @ 5:30 - 7:00 pm
All lectures are free & open to the community and held in the reception hall at The Arts Center of Greenwood. Light refreshments and a cash bar available.
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Sunday - Monday Closed Tuesday - Friday 10 AM - 5 PM Saturday 10 AM - 3 PM |
Contact
The Arts Center of Greenwood 120 Main Street Greenwood, SC 29646 (864) 388 - 7800 [email protected] |