Looking for fun activities this summer? We've got you covered!

Charlie Chaplin's Red Letter Days at the Slippery Rock Community Library - July 13
Charlie Chaplin was a wonderful comedian whose movies and skits continue to entertain us today. Come join the library and SRU as we welcome Dan Kamin, Charlie Chaplin expert and annotator of Fred Goodwin's book Charlie Chaplin's Red Letter Days.

This event is free and open to the  public. Learn more here.

Open Hearth Cooking Class at the Old Stone House - July 15
Prepare and enjoy the foods of the patriots, using their recipes and the hearth of the Old Stone House.

The Stone House historic cooking programs allow visitors to learn more about local history, while also learning the role of food and cooking in our rich past. Visitors enjoy a hands-on, interactive history education while sampling delicious dishes from long ago! Register here.

Kids History Fun Days - July 24-26
Just a few days left to register for our Kids History Fun Days, coming up July 24-26!

Historical games, crafts, and colonial cooking experiences will give kids a hands-on encounter with the past - sign up today! Learn more here.

Calling all filmmakers! The Riverwalk Short Film & Video Festival is seeking submissions. Enter by June 23!

Click here to learn more.

​​The fifth annual installment of "Homebrewed History" took place Saturday, March 25th at the Old Stone House. The event focused on the Bavarian law, "Reinheitsgebot" - also known as the German Beer Purity Law of 1516, that regulated prices of beer sales while specifying what ingredients were permissible to use in brewing. 

Thank you to Dr. Sean Macmillan, an experienced homebrewer, for discussing the brewing process and origins of the historically-authentic recipes used in the event.
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Each Homebrewed event focuses on a different historical culture. Previous themes have included Ancient Greece, Colonial America, and the British Empire.

Another Homebrewed History will take place this fall 2017. Be sure to check back for details!

Thank you to all who participated and aided in the success of this event for the third year at SRU! Special thanks to the following:

Judges: For your exemplary performance in challenging the students to think through the cases more carefully through commentary and considering alternative positions.
 
Moderators: For being professional and playing a key role in ensuring the event moved forward and was completed in a timely manner. 

Students: For taking time to carefully consider the cases, formulate ethical arguments, and present them in a well-prepared manner.

Mentors: For your willingness to meet with teams to aid them in preparation for the event.

Special Guests: ​​​Dr. Megan Altman (Hiram), Dr. Alan Tom have (Youngstown), and Dr. Michael Coulter (Grove City) for bringing teams to the event. Their teams’ involvement has set the foundation for making the SRU Ethics Bowl a regional event in future years.

​This event also greatly benefited from the support of President Norton, Provost Philip Way, Associate Provost for Transformational Experiences Brad Wilson, Dean for College of Liberal Arts Jennifer Keller, Philosophy Department Chair Katherine Cooklin, Dr. Andrew Colvin, and Dr. Andrew Winters.

Coming to the Open House tonight? Stop by the Center for Public Humanities in Spotts 300 to learn about our upcoming events and exciting programs.  See you there!

WHEN & WHERE: Thursday, April 13 from  12:30-1:30 at the Smith Student Center, 2nd Floor Commuter Lounge

THEME: Why is studying the humanities important?

WHAT: The Shout Out for the Humanities! contest gives you the opportunity to share how the humanities are important to you. This contest is OPEN to all majors and is FREE to enter.

SUBMISSIONS: Contestants have free rein on how to display or communicate how studying the humanities are important. Here are some suggested submission ideas:

• Write a short essay (less than 200 words)!
• Make a video!
• Assemble an exhibit or portfolio of your photographs!
• Create a digital work (e.g., multimedia or interactive exhibit, story map, timeline, info-graphic, video game, etc.)!
• Make a poster!
• Write a song!
• Draw a cartoon!
• Paint a picture!
• Design something (e.g., t-shirt)!
• Write a short story or play!

Submissions must be your original work. Individual submissions and teams are allowed. One entry per individual or team. First prize is $100, second prize is $75,  third prize is $50. Winners will also receive a certificate and be featured on the Center for Public Humanities website and social media.

THERE ARE THREE WAYS TO ENTER:
1)  PICK UP AN ENTRY FORM AT 300 SPOTTS WORLD CULTURE BUILDING.
2) DOWNLOAD HERE. SCAN AND EMAIL YOUR SUBMISSION TO AMIE.WINTERS@SRU.EDU.
3) FILL OUT THE ONLINE ENTRY FORM.

HURRY! SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE BY APRIL 7 AT NOON.