The UNLV College of Liberal Arts announces its fall lineup for the longstanding University Forum, a public lecture series designed to bring thought-provoking and timely scholarship to the campus and community. Events are free and open to the public.
The series features nationally renowned scholars exploring topics that range from global history and political ideology to cultural identity and literary interpretation.
“Whether you’re a student, educator, lifelong learner, or simply curious about the world, the University Forum offers a welcoming space for critical reflection and civic engagement,” said Jennifer Keene, dean of the College of Liberal Arts.
“We hope you’ll join us for meaningful discourse around ideas that shape our worldview.”
The Long-Term Effects of China’s One-Child Policy
- Thursday, Sept. 4, 7 p.m., Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art, Auditorium
- Austin Dean, associate professor of history, UNLV
This lecture explores the motivations behind China’s One-Child Policy, its lasting demographic and cultural impacts, and the ongoing reluctance among couples to have more children. The presentation will examine how these trends affect China’s future both domestically and globally.
Beauty Regimes: A History of Power and Modern Empire in the Philippines, 1898–1941
- Thursday, Sept.18, 7 p.m., Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art, Auditorium
- Genevieve Clutario, associate professor, Wellesley College
Clutario examines how beauty and fashion in colonial Philippines became intertwined with empire, nationalism, labor, and gender politics. From carnival queens to prison-made garments, this talk reveals how aesthetics became a powerful political tool.
Europe, War, and the Birth of American Global Power
- Thursday, Oct. 9, 7 p.m., Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art, Auditorium
- Tammy Proctor, distinguished professor of history, Utah State University
This lecture challenges common perceptions of U.S. isolationism after World War I by exploring the nation's growing global influence in military, humanitarian, and economic realms between 1914 and 1924.
Dueling Narratives on the Israel-Palestine Conflict: A Discussion of Concepts and Misconceptions
- Thursday, Oct. 23, 1 p.m., Beverly Rogers Literature and Law Building (RLL), Room 101
- Charlotte Korchak, founder and senior lecturer, Jerusalem Education Institute
Korchak offers a balanced analysis of how divergent historical narratives and ideological frameworks shape the modern understanding of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. A moderated discussion will follow the presentation.
The Declaration of Independence and the Rule of Law
- Thursday, Nov. 6, 7 p.m., Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art, Auditorium
- Michael Zuckert, Nancy R. Dreux professor of political science, emeritus, University of Notre Dame
Zuckert examines how the Declaration of Independence frames the rule of law as fundamental to legitimate government and how grievances against the king involve his violation of the rule of law.
Discernment and the Devil in Doctor Faustus
- Thursday, Nov. 20, 4 p.m., Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art, Auditorium
- Mary Floyd-Wilson, professor of English, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Floyd-Wilson delves into the representation of demonic forces in Marlowe’s Doctor Faustus, analyzing how early modern audiences interpreted theatrical and spiritual temptation within Protestant theology.
Giselle Maldonado, a student in UNLV's Department of Communication Studies, contributed to this article.
