Past Events

All students receiving bachelor's, master's or doctoral degrees in the humanities and interdisciplinary programs are invited to attend the humanities and interdisciplinary programs degree celebration with their families and friends.

Say Her Name explores the death of Sandra Bland, a politically active 28-year-old African American who, after being arrested for a traffic violation in a small Texas town, was found hanging in her jail cell three days later. The film team followed the two-year case beginning shortly after Bland's death, investigating what really happened to her and what we may learn from her tragedy.

The Unafraid follows three inspirational members of the generation of “undocumented, unapologetic and unafraid” young people who are determined to overcome and dismantle oppressive policies and mindsets.

Learn more about the summer study abroad to Italy with Dr. McCarron. Earn up to 6 GMU credits while studying leadership in Venice, Rome, Florence, etc.

On November 5, the Department of History and Art History, in collaboration with the Society of the Cincinnati in Virginia, will hold a public lecture, “Making the ‘Cause’ Common: Fear and Prejudice in the Making of the American Union.”

A chance to meet up with fellow history and art history students and department faculty, enjoy refreshments, get info about our programs, and even grab a little quick academic advising.