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Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry @foxcenteremory.bsky.social · 1d

The Ellmann Lectures return March 1–3, 2026 with bestselling author Min Jin Lee! 📚

Lee will explore “Can Wisdom Be Taught?” over two lectures and a Creativity Conversation with author and
@emorycollege.bsky.social
Creative Writing Prof. Tayari Jones.

Get your free tickets: bit.ly/mjl-ellmann

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Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry @foxcenteremory.bsky.social · 3d

How can we incorporate other senses like touch to increase accessibility in the digital humanities? 💻

Join us on 10/23 for the 2025 Digital Equities Lecture, delivered by Prof. Sari Altschuler (@northeasternu.bsky.social)!

Learn more & RSVP: forms.office.com/r/u4DkFaRYhq

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Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry @foxcenteremory.bsky.social · 7d

This Saturday 10/4, come find us in the Emory tent at the Decatur Book Festival 📚 ⁠🌟 ⁠
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We’ll be sharing more about orr events, programs, and opportunities to engage with the humanities at @emorycollege.bsky.social!
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Learn more: www.decaturbookfestival.com

Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry @foxcenteremory.bsky.social · 8d

Where you live shapes your health— but how does it affect your access to care? 🏥🩺

Join us on 10/29 for "Health Cultures in Local Context" feat. @emorycollege.bsky.social y.social Profs. Rachel Hall-Clifford Jeffrey Lesser w/ GSU Law Prof. Leslie Wolf.

RSVP to attend: forms.office.com/r/p73rDruhQU

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Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry @foxcenteremory.bsky.social · 13d

Join us next month for our book launch celebration of @emorycollege.bsky.social Prof. Gyanendra Pandey’s new book “Men at Home: Imagining Liberation in Colonial and Postcolonial India” (@dukepress.bsky.social) 🪷

RSVP to attend: forms.office.com/r/RAG18bhx45

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Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry @foxcenteremory.bsky.social · 14d

What can art and language tell us about the meeting of cultures in ancient Central Asia? Join us on 10/9 for a guest lecture with Jonathan Gil Harris, Professor of English at Ashoka University to learn more about "The Jewish Silk Roads" 🪡

RSVP to attend: forms.office.com/r/VGVs5eYpMq

Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry @foxcenteremory.bsky.social · 15d

Applications for the Fox Center’s 2026-2027 Fellowships are now open! Our research theme for the upcoming academic year is “Habitat.” 🏡 What does it mean to dwell, and what might it mean to dwell well?

Learn more and apply before Dec. 8th: fchi.emory.edu/programs/the...

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Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry @foxcenteremory.bsky.social · 20d

Thanks to all who joined us for an unforgettable evening with Paterson Joseph! 🌟

With story and laughter, Joseph introduced us to 18th-century Black British trailblazer Charles Ignatius Sancho and reminded us why life stories matter.

Missed it? Watch the recording now: youtu.be/ScSJSj4sFxY

Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry @foxcenteremory.bsky.social · 23d

This week the Fox Center welcomes British actor-playwright-novelist Paterson Joseph for a special Keynote performance at the Schwartz! 🎭 Read more in the Emory Report: news.emory.edu/stories/2025...

And claim your free tickets here: tickets.arts.emory.edu/patersonjoseph

Paterson Joseph portrays ‘extraordinary life’ of a Black, British trailblazer | Emory University | Atlanta GA

Celebrated actor and writer Paterson Joseph performs “An Evening with Sancho … and Me?” at Emory on Thursday, Sept. 18. The free, ticketed performance is based on his historical novel “The Secret Diar...

news.emory.edu

Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry @foxcenteremory.bsky.social · 24d

Today we celebrate the International Day of Democracy by looking back at the Fox Center’s 2024-25 Research Theme: "Democracy: Past, Present, Future" 🗳️

Revisit our key events held last year on our new Events Recap section on our website:
fchi.emory.edu/news-events/...

Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry @foxcenteremory.bsky.social · Sep 8

Our first faculty book launch of the year is just around the corner! Join us for a discussion of @emorycollege.bsky.social Philsophy Prof. Lynne Huffer's new multi-media monograph "These Survivals: An Autobiography of Extinction" (@dukepress.bsky.social) 📚

RSVP here: forms.office.com/r/u9LDySx3FC

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Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry @foxcenteremory.bsky.social · Sep 2

Last week, our Life/Story fellows convened together for the first time at the Center for our annual Fellows Meet & Greet 🌟 ⁠
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If you're curious about our Fellows and their research this year, learn more on our site: fchi.emory.edu/fellowships/...

Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry @foxcenteremory.bsky.social · Aug 27

In just a few weeks, we'll be welcoming British actor-writer Paterson Joseph for an exciting Keynote event on 9/18! 🌟

Join us for this boldly humorous exploration of history and identity and claim your free tickets now: bit.ly/47dl3bt

"<em>An Evening with Sancho...And Me?</em>"

Thursday, Sep 18, 2025

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Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry @foxcenteremory.bsky.social · Aug 21

Today, we’re spotlighting the Fox Center’s Humanities Pathways ‘25 -26’ Fellow Brooke Luokkala! Brooke is a PhD candidate in Emory’s Department of Art History. In this spotlight, Brooke discusses her dissertation research and why she chose the Pathways Fellowship. fchi.emory.edu/news-events/...

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Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry @foxcenteremory.bsky.social · Aug 20

The new academic year is just around the corner and our Life/Story Fellows have begun arriving at the Center 🎊

Learn more about our new fellows: fchi.emory.edu/fellowships/...

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Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry @foxcenteremory.bsky.social · Aug 4

Join us on 9/18 as we kick off our "Life/Story" year with a Keynote by British actor-writer Paterson Joseph! 🎭

This dynamic event will give voice to the inner life of Black British icon Charles Ignatius Sancho and reflect on how we render life as art.

Claim your free tickets now: bit.ly/47dl3bt

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Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry @foxcenteremory.bsky.social · Aug 12

Happy #YouthDay! 🌎 We're celebrating the Spanish edition of @emorycollege.bsky.social Prof. Rachel Hall-Clifford's “Underbelly” (via DPH & @ecds-emory.bsky.social) that helps policymakers advance youth health in Guatemala.

Learn more at "Health Cultures in Local Context” (10/29): bit.ly/3UXTwUc

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Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry @foxcenteremory.bsky.social · Aug 7

Curious about how Americans' perception of voting has changed over time? 🗳️ Join us next month for our first Keyword seminar of the academic year, moderated by @emorycollege.bsky.social History Prof. Jason Morgan Ward.

Sign up today, space is limited! forms.office.com/r/C6i8U4rDvc

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Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry @foxcenteremory.bsky.social · Aug 4

Join us on 9/18 as we kick off our "Life/Story" year with a Keynote by British actor-writer Paterson Joseph! 🎭

This dynamic event will give voice to the inner life of Black British icon Charles Ignatius Sancho and reflect on how we render life as art.

Claim your free tickets now: bit.ly/47dl3bt

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Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry @foxcenteremory.bsky.social · Jul 8

📣 MEET THE 2025–26 LIFE/STORY FELLOWS 📣⁠

The Fox Center is delighted to announce our 2025-26 Fellows, who will be joining us during our Life/Story theme year! 🌟

Learn more about our incoming fellows & their projects: bit.ly/3IhaoSM

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Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry @foxcenteremory.bsky.social · Jun 6

Happy Pride Month! The Fox Center is proud to support research that advances the study of LGBTQ+ history and culture. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🌟⁠

Discover our monthly book selection - “Safe Space” (@dukepress.bsky.social) by former fellow Prof. Christina B. Hanhardt: www.dukeupress.edu/safe-space

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Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry @foxcenteremory.bsky.social · Jun 3

Our summer Keyword Seminar starts this week! Register at bit.ly/fchi-candler (and use code FCHI-2025 to waive all fees) ✨

Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry @foxcenteremory.bsky.social · May 8

Join us this summer for a Keyword Seminar from Susan Hylen (@candlertheology.bsky.social), presented in partnership with the Candler Foundry !

🎟️ via bit.ly/fchi-candler (Use code FCHI-2025 to waive the registration fee)

Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry @foxcenteremory.bsky.social · May 27

Thank you to everyone who joined us and the @emorycollege.bsky.social Classics Dept. in celebrating the launch of Prof. Celia Campbell’s new book “Rival Praises" (@uwiscpress.bsky.social) with respondent History Prof. Jinyu Liu! 🎉

Stay tuned for our book launches this fall!

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Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry @foxcenteremory.bsky.social · May 15

If you'll be an @emorycollege.bsky.social senior in the fall, there's just a few more days left to apply for our undergraduate honors fellowship! 🌟

Learn more & apply before this Sunday 5/18: bit.ly/432VHLG

Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry @foxcenteremory.bsky.social · May 7

Calling all @emorycollege.bsky.social undergrads! 📣 The application deadline for our 2025-26 Undergraduate Honors Fellowship has been extended to Sunday, May 18th!

Learn more & apply: bit.ly/432VHLG

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Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry @foxcenteremory.bsky.social · May 12

Congratulations to our graduating @emorycollege.bsky.social Undergraduate Honors Fellows! 🎉🎓️ The Fox Center is so proud of everything they’ve accomplished and we can't wait to see what they achieve next!

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