history – The Dirt

UN International Women’s Day with Advocacy and Art!

INTERNATIONAL HOUSE. Join the United Nations Association of Davis in celebrating UN International Women’s Day with an afternoon of art, advocacy, & inspiring stories that highlight the power of women and girls making a difference in their communities. This event is an opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, support young leaders, & engage in conversations about the importance of gender equality on a local and global scale. RSVP Today! Secure your spot at unadavis.org/events. 2p – 4p. Free.

Ignite Talks

COMMUNITY ROOOM at INTERNATIONAL HOUSE. Maíra Ribeiro, a Humphrey Fellow at UC Davis, takes us on a journey of discovery through her heartfelt reflections on the Global Humphrey Talks series. Maíra shares how connecting with Fellows from 12 different countries opened her eyes to the richness of their cultures, histories, &shared global challenges. From fascinating cultural tidbits to profound insights on pressing issues, her story celebrates the power of diversity and the bonds that bring us together. Free. 2p – 4p.

British Roots: 4 Colonial Migrations as Clues to British Ancestry with Dr. Martha Teeter

The Davis Genealogy Club presents this popular topic to illustrate likely migratory roots of our British ancestors as described in the book, Albion’s Seed. What we know today as typical New England, Southern and Appalachian character came from cultural transplantation from Britain to America in Colonial times. A retired professor, Dr. Teeter has given genealogical

Templeton Colloquium in Art History: “Cultural Heritage at Stake: Between Conservation and Criminality”

MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. Threats to cultural heritage are on the rise globally, due to factors ranging from war and intentional destruction to unfettered development and climate change. The 2025 Templeton Colloquium in Art History at the University of California, Davis — “Cultural Heritage at Stake: Between Conservation and Criminality” —- debates cultural heritage today and explores the stakes for the protection of culture around the globe. This year’s speakers — Lynn Meskell, Richard D. Green Professor of Anthropology in the School of Arts and Sciences, Professor in the Department of Historic Preservation, and curator in the Middle East and Asia sections at the Penn Museum; and Hrag Vartanian, Editor-in-chief and Co-founder of Hyperallergic, art critic, curator, artist and lecturer, and recipient of the Susan C. Larsen Lifetime Achievement Award 2024 — examine the issues challenging culture preservation internationally. 4p – 6p. Free.

All Articles

UN International Women’s Day with Advocacy and Art!

Ignite Talks

British Roots: 4 Colonial Migrations as Clues to British Ancestry with Dr. Martha Teeter

Templeton Colloquium in Art History: “Cultural Heritage at Stake: Between Conservation and Criminality”

Advertise with Us

Submit An Event

Contact Us