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Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

News & Events

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Read about AHSS alumni, students, faculty and staff in the monthly e-newsletter, expressions. Our faculty are sought-after experts in their fields. Read what some have to say IN THE NEWS. Also, check out our upcoming events listed below. 

IN THE NEWS 

 English Professor Receives Anisfield-Hunt Book Award

Associate Professor of English Laird Hunt was one of five recipients of the 2013 Anisfield-Hunt Book Awards for his fictional novel, Kind One

Lamont Opera Leading Ladies on Denver's 7-News

Lamon'ts leading ladies in the spring opera, Susannah, Sarah Cambidge and Jillian Lee, were interviewed on 7-News about their upcoming performance.

PhD Student Named Yale Series of Younger Poets Winner

Eryn Green, PhD candidate in the English department, was selected the 2013 Yale Series of Younger Poets winner for his book ERUV.

AHSS Events 

Faculty Lecture Series
During this free series, DU faculty members share their current research or recently published works while guiding stimulating academic discussions. See the 2012-2013 Faculty Lecture Series.

Salons
Salons allow people to meet with DU faculty members in private homes to discuss topics of mutual concern or interest. Based on the 17th century tradition of intellectual debate and discourse, DU's salons have explored such topics as cultural identity, and the historical context of modern film and literature. Registration is required. Learn more about DU's 2012-2013 Salons.

Distinguished Speaker Series
This annual series brings to Denver a prominent leader in the field of liberal arts. Learn more about the Distinguished Speaker Series.