AIDS as a Social and Cultural Crisis
Laura Stamm
Department of Medicine, School of Medicine and Dentistry

In 2021-22, “In These Times: A Humanities Program for Today” is exploring not only the individual and social consequences of COVID-19 but also the new visions of human existence inspired by other departures from the “normal,” such as war, revolution, and economic change.  As discussion leaders, University of Rochester faculty members draw on historical documents, visual arts, social science, and literary texts to examine the challenges and opportunities that crisis has created, past and present. 

The spring segment continues the fall series, which ended at World War I, by considering topics that range from the 1930s to today—and beyond.  It is not necessary, however, to have attended the earlier sessions to register for the spring discussions, and participants may choose to join individual sessions as well as the entire program.

Alumni, faculty, staff, students, and friends of the University are all welcome to join.  Brief readings to enrich discussions will be circulated so that participants may think about them in advance of session meetings.

Pre-registration is required.