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Events Calendar
M T W T F S S Sun 19Flower Power Kids: MLK Jr. Service Day Project
January 19 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pmMon 20Family Focus: Not All Heroes Wear Capes
January 20 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pmMon 20New Dance Performance for MLK Celebration
January 20 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pmMon 20“Dragon Lady: The Life of Sigrid Schulz” Exhibition Opening
January 20 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pmTue 21Pieces of American History: Connecticut Quilts
January 21 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The humanities are fields of learning that help us understand and appreciate human history, culture, values, and beliefs. They allow us to analyze our complex society and to make thoughtful, reasoned decisions based on inquiry, evaluation, and empathy.
The Humanities
Humanities fields include but are not limited to:
- American Studies
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Area Studies
- Art and Architectural History and Criticism
- Cultural Studies
- Economics
- Ethics
- Ethnic Studies (This includes field such as African American Studies, Asian American Studies, Chicano/Latino Studies, Native American Studies, etc. )
- Folklore
- Geography
- History
- History and Ethics of Science and Technology
- International Studies
- Jurisprudence
- Languages and Linguistics (including both classical and modern languages)
- Literature (both prose and poetry)
- Music History and Criticism
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Religion and Comparative Religion
- Sociology
- Theatre History and Criticism
- Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Our Programs
Whether we create a program on our own, team up with partners around the state, or provide the funding to help other cultural organizations bring programs to life, all of our work brings people together to express, share and explore ideas in thoughtful and productive ways. These include:
