Co-sponsored by UNCG School of Education, the Curriculum and Instruction Department, the Library and Information Studies Department, the Cora Paul Bomar Lecture Fund, the University Libraries, and the Center for Creative Writing in the Arts.
Oct. 7, 2008 Edward R. Murrow and Joseph McCarthy documentary screening
Maple Room, Elliott University Center. 7-9 p.m. Free and open to the public
A documentary screening about the confrontation between the broadcaster and the Senator, with background and discussion led by Chuck Bolton, History Department Part of the Edward R. Murrow Centennial Celebration: Guilford County Remembers Its Native Son, a series of programs co-sponsored by the University Libraries at UNCG and the Greensboro Historical Museum
Oct. 14, 2008 Edward R. Murrow's Harvest of Shame
Maple Room, Elliott University Center. 7-9 p.m. Free and open to the public
A documentary screening about migrant farm workers, with background and discussion led by Nolo Martinez, Center for New North Carolinians.
Oct. 19, 2008 Good Night and Good Luck
Greensboro Historical Museum. 2:30 p.m. Free and open to the public
A screening of the 2005 theatrical film directed by George Clooney.
Oct. 22, 2008 The Stories of Greensboro: an Evening with Jim Schlosser and Howard Covington
Cone Ballroom C, Elliott University Center. 7-9 p.m. Free and open to the public
Presentations followed by book signings.
Oct. 23, 2008 University Archives Open House
Hodges Reading Room, 2nd floor Jackson Library. 3-6 p.m. Free and open to the public
For more information contact Barry Miller at bkmille@uncg.edu