Lecture Series 2004-2005

Class in Context: Intersections of Class, Race, Gender, Sexuality and Nationality

Social class is a crucial but often overlooked factor in our lives. Most Americans identify themselves as middle class and act as if that status were irrelevant to “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” in the United States today. As a result class is erased. At the same time many social scientists consider class as a singular experience and place marker, apart from other distinctions of human identity. What is lost is the complexity of class.

In 2004-2005, the Kirkland Project will tackle the topic of social class in the U.S. as it intersects with race, gender, sexuality, nationality and ability, exploring how it shapes work, family, education, public policy, art and health.

These crucial discussions will surely aid students and faculty in opening up long overdue dialogues about class in the U. S.

Schedule of Events:

Fall 2004

9/2
Kirkland Project Opening Panel, “Making Class Visible,” and Reception
Fillius Events Barn
4 :10 p.m.
Link to Hamilton College news story (link)

9/9
Lecture by Dalton Conley: "The Pecking Order: Is the Family Home a Level Playing Field?"
Fillius Events Barn
7:30 p.m.; sponsored by the Sociology Department
Link to Hamilton College news story (link)

9/11
Saturday Reading Group: work by Jonathan Kozol
McEwen 104
1:00 p.m.

9/16
Lecture by Jonathan Kozol: “Savage Inequalities: Class, Race and Social Justice in the U.S. Public Schools.”
Chapel
7:30 p.m.; co-sponsored by VPAA/Dean of Faculty and the Office of the President.
link to Hamilton College news story (link)

9/17
Conversation with Jonathan Kozol
KJ 144
1 :00 - 3:00 p.m.; co-sponsored by VPAA/Dean of Faculty and the Office of the President.

9/18
Workshop with Jonathan Kozol
Fillius Events Barn, Beinecke Student Activities Village
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.; reservations requested by contacting the Kirkland Project; co-sponsored by VPAA/Dean of Faculty and the Office of the President. Refreshments at 9:30 a.m.
Link to Hamilton College news story (link)

9/25
Saturday Reading Group: work by Dorothy Allison
McEwen 104
1:00 p.m.

September
Exhibit: "The Missing Story of Ourselves"
Beinecke Village
co-sponsor: ACCESS Project

10/7
Lecture by Dorothy Allison: “A Racecar Named Desire: The Intersection of Class, Sex and Gender in Contemporary American Culture.”
Chapel
4 :10 p.m.; co-sponsored by Faculty for Women's Concerns and the Kirkland Endowment
Link to Hamilton's news story (link)

10/8
Career Center lunch with Dorothy Allison
KJ 107
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Reservations required through the Career Center

10/8
Conversation with Dorothy Allison
KJ 109
1 :00 - 3:00 p.m.; co-sponsored by Faculty for Women's Concerns and the Kirkland Endowment

10/8
Reading by Dorothy Allison
Chapel
7:30 p.m.; co-sponsored by Faculty for Women's Concerns and the Kirkland Endowment
Following the reading: Book signing and reception in Emerson Gallery

10/9
Workshop with Dorothy Allison
Root 201
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.; reservations required by contacting the Kirkland Project ; co-sponsored by Faculty for Women's Concerns and the Kirkland Endowment

10/29
Lecture by Miriam Olivas
Benedict 104
4:10 p.m; co-sponsor: Kirkland Endowment.

11/18
Film and discussion: People Like Us
Kirner-Johnson Aud (room 144)
7:30 p.m.

Spring 2005

1/27 to 4/10
Exhibit: "The Music Stand: Jazz as a Unifying Social Force"
Emerson Gallery
In conjunction with Jazz Archive and Emerson Gallery
Opening reception on 1/27 at 4:00 p.m. Featuring live jazz music.

--2/1
A screening of the documentary "A Great Day in Harlem," with director Jean Bach
KJ Aud (144)
7:00 p.m.; in conjunction with Jazz Archive and Emerson Gallery

--2/8
Jazz Film "Joe Williams: A Portrait in Song"
KJ Aud (144)
7:00 p.m.; in conjunction with Jazz Archive and Emerson Gallery

--2/15
Jazz Gallery Talk
Emerson Gallery
4 :15 p.m.; in conjunction with Jazz Archive and Emerson Gallery

--4/6
Jazz Show Closing Reception
Emerson Gallery
4:00 - 6:00 PM; in conjunction with Emerson Gallery and Jazz Archive

2/21
Kathleen Sweeney presents Maiden USA
KJ Aud (144)
7:30 PM; co-sponsors: English department and Kirkland Endowment
Link to Hamilton news story (link)

4/8
Cornelius Eady poetry reading
Fillius Events Barn
8:00 p.m.; co-sponsored by the English Department

4/9
Cornelius Eady workshop
Root 201
11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.; co-sponsored by the English Department

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