The College
UNC’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences is committed to the liberal arts tradition of advancing human knowledge through serious scholarship, superior instruction, and the freedom of academic inquiry. The faculty employs the latest teaching and learning technology while emphasizing accessibility and the benefits of student-teacher interaction.
The College is home to a wide array of academic disciplines organized into six schools: Communication; English Language and Literature; History, Philosophy, and Political Science; Modern Languages and Cultural Studies;Social Sciences; Sociology and Criminal Justice.
These areas of study teach us about past, present, and future contributions to the shaping of human experience—contributions that are made both by individuals and by societies.
News & Events
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Upcoming Events
Neal Cross Lecture Series At 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 11th in Columbine B in the UC, Dr. Paul Heilker, from Virginia Tech will lead a workshop on "best-practices" in the teaching of first-year composition, as well as in the training of teachers of first-year composition. The workshop will be followed by a Q&A session and a reception. Consult presentation flier for more details.
Annual UNC Lunar New Year Celebration: 2010: The Year of the Tiger - The Annual UNC Lunar New Year Celebration will begin at 5:00 PM on Monday, February 15,
2010, in the UC Ballrooms, to ring in the Year of the Tiger. Authentic Asian cuisine will be
served, followed by traditional and modern Chinese musical and dance performances by UNC
students, trivia contests, and language lessons. For more information please see the Lunar New Year flier.
"Diversity in the Classroom" Brown-bag Series, Faculty Discussion. HSS Diversity Advisory Board, in cooperation with the cultural centers, Disability Support Services, and the Women's Resource Center, will sponsor a series of brown-bag discussions about diversity in the classroom. The second discussion, February17, will be a discussion among faculty and staff, also facilitated by the cultural centers, about issues with and best practices around diversity in the classroom. All faculty are invited to bring lunches, hear feedback from students, and discuss how you practice, and would like to practice, diversity in the classroom.
February 17th,12:00-1:30 p.m.
Candelaria Hall 1100
HSS Student Ambassador Program - A new initiative that seeks to develop and nurture a cadre of enthusiastic, knowledgeable and engaged students who will volunteer in support of HSS' outreach efforts. If interested, please submit a Student Ambassador Application and a letter of recommendation electronically to Shai Steele by March 12th.
UNC History DAy - Saturday, March 6th from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Hundreds of Middle and High School students will present their research to panels of scholars including faculty members from the University of Northern Colorado History Department. Attendees may view the performance, documentary, and exhibit entries. For more information please see the UNC History Day web site.
WOrld Language DAY 2010-Wednesday, April 21st from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The University of Northern Colorado World Language Day sponsored by the School of Modern Languages and Cultural Studies is a day-long language and cultural immersion event. Students from high schools around the state of Colorado and southern Wyoming participate in competitions, workshops, and many other culturally rich activities. For registration details and information see the World Language Day Web site.
International Film Series-
Red Cliff, Chi Bi, February 11-12. For showing times and film information please see the IFS Web site.
