The 2007-2008 International Series At MUW

" Peoples of the World"

General Information
The annual  International Series at Mississippi University for Women focuses on a specific region or country, or topic of international significance.  The series consists of a monthly lunchtime lecture series, a foreign film series, as well as special events.

Further Information:
Dr. Thomas G. Velek, International Series Director
e-mail: tvelek@ muw.edu
Phone: 329-7386 

Lunchtime Lecture Series
The lunchtime lecture series is held each month at noon in Painter Hall Rm. 113 unless otherwise indicated. Those attending are free to bring a lunch.  Lectures are free and open to the public.

January 24th (Thursday)
"John Webber- A Stranger in Paradise: Art from Captain James Cook's Final Voyage to the South Pacific"
Dr. Sandra Jordon, VPAA MUW


February 20th (Wednesday)
Aesthetics of Creolization: The New Orleans Mardi Gras Indians
Dr. Annette Trefzer
Associate Prof. of English, Univ. of Mississippi

March 10-12: Iraq Five Years Later
Film: "Control Room" March 10th, 6 pm Southern Women's Inst.

Film: "Why We Fight" March 11th, 6 pm SWI


Panel Discussion: "Iraq Five Years Later" March 12th, Noon, PA 113
Dr. Brian Anderson, Dr. Tom Velek, Audience

Film: "Iraq For Sale: The War Profiteers", March 12th, 6 pm SWI


April 2nd (Wednesday)
"Why the Holocaust Should Matter to Americans, And Why It Shouldn't"
Dr. Richard Pacholski, Visiting Scholar
Prof. Emeritus, Millikin University


Special Event: Honors Forum
March 27th, 6 pm Nissan Auditorium

“Literary Approaches to Human Mortality: How Great Books Provide Insight and Consolation.”
Dr. Richard Pacholski, Visiting Scholar
Prof. Emeritus, Millikin University
(In cooperation with the Ina E. Gordy Honors College)