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The Truth About Lying: Homer’s Odyssey and the Power of Stories
Description: For nearly three millennia, Homer’s Odyssey has captivated audiences with its tales of adventure, deception, and survival. Discover what Odysseus’ story reveals about timeless human nature and the enduring power of storytelling.
Location: Online Event
Start Date and Time: Monday, Aug. 31, 2026 7 pm MDT
End Date and Time: Monday, Aug. 31, 2026 8 pm MDT
The Language, Art, and Beauty of German
Description: Dr. Teresa Reber Bell will explore the Art Nouveau masterpiece known as the Secession Building, examining how its architecture, symbolism, and decorative elements embody the concept of Gesamtkunstwerk, or "total art."
Location: Online Event
Start Date and Time: Tuesday, Sep. 08, 2026 7 pm MDT
End Date and Time: Tuesday, Sep. 08, 2026 8 pm MDT
Edgar Allan Poe and the Modern City
Tour the four American cities that shaped Edgar Allan Poe’s career during the 1830s and 1840s: Richmond, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York. Dr. Scott Peeples will examine where Poe lived, why he moved, and how each city’s urban life influenced his writing, particularly The Man of the Crowd and The Murders in the Rue Morgue.
Peeples is professor of English at the College of Charleston and has been writing about Edgar Allan Poe for more than 30 years. His books include The Afterlife of Edgar Allan Poe and The Man of the Crowd: Edgar Allan Poe and the City. His most recent book is How Many Roads: A Life of Bob Dylan.
Please note: this live WebEx presentation will not be recorded.
Location: Online Event
Start Date and Time: Tuesday, October 27, 2026 7pm
End Date and Time: Tuesday, October 27, 2026 8pm