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DavidsonLearns and the Town of Davidson Present the Importance of International Experiences to a Liberal Arts Education
NEWS The Dean Rusk International Studies Program embodies Davidson's belief that knowledge of other cultures and of the social, economic, political, and scientific forces that shape our world are integral to a liberal arts education. Dan Crocker brings a varied...
DavidsonLearns Presents a Discussion of the North Carolina Baroque Orchestra
NEWS Please join us for a pre-concert conversation with The North Carolina Baroque Orchestra Artistic Director, Frances Blaker. She will present a lively description of the concert music and an introduction to the baroque instruments! Event Information Date: April...
On Stage with Greg Horton and Karli Henderson: Presented by Common Thread Theatre Collective and DavidsonLearns
NEWS Common Thread Theatre Collective is a professional theatre company committed to presenting voices and stories that have been underrepresented in American mainstream theatre. A collaboration between Davidson College and North Carolina A&T State University,...
Openings in a Few DavidsonLearns Spring Classes
NEWS DavidsonLearns Spring courses begin in the next few weeks. Most are filled, but a few spots are still available. Some seats are still open in Eric Hight’s course on the Civil War. Eric—probably DavidsonLearns' most popular instructor—knows this history...
DavidsonLearns Presents William McCrea, Executive Director of North Carolina’s Tryon Palace
NEWS Explore Tryon Palace, the first permanent capital of the colony of North Carolina and the home of its first governor, William Tryon. Tryon Palace Executive Director, William J. McCrea, will discuss the history and the architecture of the original palace, the...
DavidsonLearns and the Town of Davidson Present “Myths of the Civil War: How Science Can Interpret the Past”
NEWS Dr. Hippensteel’s research has produced a book that tackles the long-cherished myths of Civil War history—and ultimately shatters them, based on physics and mathematics. At what range was a Civil War sniper lethal? Did bullets ever “rain like hail”? Could one...
DavidsonLearns Hosting a Pre-Concert Conversation with Three Generations of Talented Musicians
NEWS Please join us for a pre-concert conversation with three generations of talented musicians, Lauren Jackson Coplan, Shirley Gilpin (Lauren’s mother), and Samantha Coplan (Lauren’s daughter). The discussion will be facilitated by Jane Cain who served for...
DavidsonLearns Spotlight Event: Climate Change: Media Stories vs Scientific Evidence
NEWS In our media-saturated age, we constantly hear either that climate change is an existential threat to humanity and our planet, or that climate change is no big deal (or even a hoax) and should just be ignored. However, we rarely hear the perspective of...
DavidsonLearns: Upcoming Spotlight Events for 2023
NEWS DavidsonLearns has some great Spotlight Events planned for you this winter/spring, so mark your calendars and be on the lookout for these and other events. For more details about upcoming events, please make sure you visit often our Spotlight Events page on our...
DavidsonLearns Presents Sierra Ponthier
NEWS Sierra Ponthier was awarded a prestigious and highly selective Thomas J. Watson Fellowship in 2018. Ponthier's project, "‘Yes, Chef!': Female Leadership in the Restaurant Industry," took her on a Wanderjahr to Ireland, Morocco, New Zealand, and Peru...
DavidsonLearns
Our vision is to become a premier adult learning institute serving as a regional resource for any adult who wants to maintain an active mind and demonstrates a love of learning. DavidsonLearns seeks to enhance the intellectual life of adults by providing a selection of challenging, diverse, and relevant educational courses and events, and, in so doing, form a community of learners. It is our belief that educational and cultural experiences provide a common ground where people come together with shared goals, expectations, and vulnerabilities.