4th Annual Fall Lecture Series

Name: 4th Annual Fall Lecture Series
Start: 2025-09-16T11:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-09-16T12:15:00-04:00
Location: 411 N Front St, 28401

Schedule

Tue Sep 16 2025 at 11:00 am to 12:15 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

411 N Front St, 28401 | Wilmington, NC

Cape Fear Community College’s Humanities and Education Department is proud to announce the 4th Annual Fall Lecture Series, a dynamic lineup of though-provoking talks and cultural experiences. This year’s series brings together faculty and visiting scholars to explore stories, art, and culture that shape our community.
All events are free and open to the public.
Dr. Julie-Ann Scott-Pollock “Stories of Raising Boys”
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
CFCC Union Station Auditorium (U-170)
Dr. Scott-Pollock is a professor of Communication Studies and Performance Studies at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. During her presentation she will share powerful narratives on raising boys, and explore themes of family, communication, and identity.
Chinese Calligraphy Workshop Presented by Dr. Huiming Xu
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
CFCC Downtown Campus S Building, Room 002
Learn the art of Chinese calligraphy, including writing techniques and fundamental knowledge. This workshop is designed for those with no prior experience in calligraphy or knowledge of the Chinese writing system. Dr. Huiming Xu, visiting scholar in the Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at the University of North Carolina, will provide an overview of Chinese calligraphy, showcase his published artwork, and lead a demonstration of writing techniques before inviting attendees to participate in hands-on calligraphy practice.
Hip Hop 101: The Culture Origin of Mainstream Hip Hop Presented by Brandon “Bigg B” Hickman
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
CFCC Union Station Auditorium (U-170)
Hip Hop 101 examines the maturation and importance of hip hop with an emphasis on its worldwide, societal implications. It also serves as a primer on the subject of hip hop culture, its music, and history.