Community Lecture Series

Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Glory: An Interdisciplinary Evaluation of War

This season features speakers who have unique perspectives on different aspects of war. Each speaker will discuss a special topic on war as viewed through the lens of his or her particular discipline. Make plans to attend one of these exciting lectures.

Fall 2011 Speakers

September 6, 2011

Mr. Tracy Upchurch
"Friends of the Old Flag: Unionists in Civil War Florida"

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October 11, 2011

Dr. John Diviney
"The Spanish-American War: You Furnish the Pictures and I’ll Furnish the War"

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November 8, 2011

Dr. Wayne Riggs & Ms. Jeanette Vigliotti
"The Echo Effect: World War One, Modernism and Social Media"

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December 13, 2011

Dr. Chris Balaschak
"Guerilla / Gorilla - The My Lai Massacre and Modern Art"

This lecture looks at the cultural and political impact of Ron Haeberle’s 1969 photographs from the My Lai Massacre. Balaschak will discuss the unexpected resonance of these images and the programming at the Museum of Modern Art that same year, and the relevance of photography to war thereafter.

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Spring 2012 Speakers

January 24, 2012

Dr. Brenda Kauffman
“Let’s Talk about the Birds and the Bees and the Bombs: Environmental Factors and Consequences in War”

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Feburary 14, 2012

Dr. Mike Butler
“‘We Return Fighting’: War and the Struggle for Racial Equality in the United States”

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March 13, 2012

Dr. Roger Bradley
"Did World War II End the Great Depression?"

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April 10, 2011

Mr. Tracey Eaton
"Afghanistan: Pursuing the Taliban"

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April 24, 2012

Dr. Arthur Vanden Houten
"Reflecting on a Century of Genocide"

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May 8, 2012

Dr. James Rowell
"Ahimsa and Just War"

Interested in learning more about Dr. Rowell's topic prior to his lecture? Enjoy Dr. Rowell's booklist...

• "Gandhi and Jesus: The Saving Power of Nonviolence," by Terrence Rynne
• “Gandhi and Bin Laden: Religion at the Extreme,” by Dr. James Rowell
• "Just War, Lasting Peace," by John Kleiderer, Paula Minaert, and Mark Mossa
• "Essential Reinhold Niebuhr,” by Reinhold Niebuhr

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Tickets and Event Information

Tickets are $5 per person for a single lecture, or $15 for four lectures. The entire series costs $30. Active military personnel may attend at no charge. Lectures begin at 10 a.m. in the Flagler Room at Flagler College, 74 King St. Reservations are required, but space is limited. The lecture will last approximately one hour and will be followed by a coffee and pastry reception.

Call (904) 819-6282 for reservations or more information.

About the Community Lecture Series

The Flagler College Community Lecture Series was established in 2007 to expose the St. Augustine community to select topics from local experts and Flagler faculty. Previous topics covered:

• Examining Religion and Culture
• Environment
• Global Perspectives
• Intriguing Careers
• Music
• The Hotel Ponce de Leon: From Architectural Marvel to Higher Education

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