Dr. Emily B. Simpson, assistant professor in the Department for the Study of Religions at Wake Forest University, will discuss katsurame, a group of women outside of Kyoto who practiced matrilineal succession and fulfilled various occupations. She will chart the history of their multifaceted job description and compare it to other professions women typically occupy.

Dr. Antar Tichavakunda, a USC PhD graduate in Urban Education Policy, will discuss the legal foundations of Critical Race Theory and how serious engagement can enrich CRT research.

The Sound of Fury, directed by Cy Endfield, is a powerful critique of mob justice. Shortly after its release, Endfield was blacklisted during the Cold War due to the same social hysteria the film condemns. A post-screening discussion will feature Rebecca Prime, author of Hollywood Exiles in Europe: the Blacklist and Cold War Film Culture, and moderator Ross Melnick, Film and Media Studies, UCSB.

Join the Department of Music for an upcoming masterclass with members of the Danish String Quartet, offering a unique look into the artistry and expertise of the premier chamber music ensemble. This event is free admission and open to public observation.

Four history graduate students will discuss various topics, including rural Egypt, Holocaust evacuations, and other instances of violence and governance. The discussion will be moderated by Charlie Hale, the SAGE Sara Miller McCune Dean of Social Sciences and Professor of Anthropology and Global Studies

The Luis Leal Award for Distinction in Chicano/Latino Literature, now in its twentieth year, honors a writer of Chicano/Latino background who has attained national and international distinction.  Manuel Muñoz, A MacArthur Fellow and a Professor of English at the University of Arizona, is the recipient of the 2025 Leal Award is Manuel Muñoz.  Mr. Muñoz will converse with Prof. Mario T. Garcia, UCSB Department of Chicano Studies, and the founder and director of the Leal Award.