Creative Arts Series
The War Over History and Civics Education in Florida
Philosophy Slam Dr . Jesse Hingson , Professor of History
Since 2015 , Florida has passed numerous laws that allow residents to challenge instructional materials , particularly textbooks . Supporters claim that these measures empower parents and citizens to protect children from harm while opponents argue that they have led to censorship . At first , most objections focused on textbooks discussing climate change and evolution . More recently , however , the law has been used to object to history and civics textbooks and , more broadly , how the past is taught . What lessons can we learn in the war over history and civics education in Florida ?
Wednesday , October 9 at 7:30 PM RIVER HOUSE
JUWE Fall Concert
Join the Jacksonville University Wind Ensemble in an afternoon of band favorites .
Saturday , October 12 at 3:00 PM TERRY CONCERT HALL
Fall Choir Concert : CONNECT ! Songs of Stage & Screen
The Jacksonville University Choirs partner with the Departments of Theatre and Film to share an evening of music from movies , musicals , TV , plays , operas and more . Part of CONNECT ! a choral season of collaboration .
Tuesday , October 15 at 7:30 PM TERRY CONCERT HALL
Annual Student Juried Exhibition
A favorite among participants and viewers , this juried showcase features undergraduate student work that reflects the contemporary pulse in art-making of Northeast Florida . The eclectic exhibition consists of a variety of media , including animation , ceramics , computer generated images , drawings , film , glass art , graphic design , illustrations , photographs , prints and sculpture . Awards are given for outstanding work .
October 17 through November 13 Opening Reception : Thursday , October 17 at 5:00 PM ALEXANDER BREST GALLERY