Southeastern Louisiana University’s “Then and Now” Fanfare History and Politics Lecture Series officially kicks off Oct. 13.
This year’s free lectures are scheduled on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. in the Student Union Theatre.
The lecture series is sponsored by the Department of History and Political Science.
First up is a lecture by Southeastern Communication Professor Joe Burns. He will present “The Deep Future of Your Music,” Oct. 13 at 1 p.m.
Christopher Horrell and Melanie Damour from Submerged Archeology Conservancy International will present the second lecture. “Conquest: The Ships of Cortes Project and the Search for a 500-Year-Old Scuttled Fleet” is scheduled Oct. 20.
On Oct. 27, Robison will present “Not Just Another Pretty Face Mask: A Halloween Handful of Historical Maskers.” The More-or-Less Annual Halloween Lecture returns with the usual mix of scholarship, silliness and surprises as the head HIPSter examines the role of masks in history just in time to present a new appreciation of the facial coverings people wear to costume parties, to trick-or-treat, or maybe even to protect themselves from contagion.
Rounding out the series is a lecture by Alvon Brumfield of the Louisiana Renaissance Festival on Nov. 3 titled “The Future of My History: A Fun Look at the Louisiana Renaissance Festival.”
For more details about the 2021 Then and Now Lecture Series, contact the Department of History and Political Science at 985-549-2109.
