The mission of the Stone House Center for Public Humanities (CPH) is to provide for the western Pennsylvania community to celebrate cultural heritage, foster innovative educational experiences, and highlight the humanities' relevance to contemporary life. Scroll down to learn about some of our exciting programs.
Tavern chefs Stan Malecki and Bill McGary lead interactive sessions in historic cookery, using real cast iron cookware and historic recipes, all prepared on the house’s open hearth or our authentic outdoor bake oven. In addition to food preparation, students learn how western Pennsylvania's food reflects its environment, culture and social customs. Click here for a complete schedule for the 2017 season, and to register for a class!
A digital collaboration between SRU's Center for Public Humanities and the Butler County Historical Society, Butler County Historical lets you explore the people, places, and moments that have shaped the county’s history. Learn about the region through layered, map-based, multimedia presentations, use social media to share your stories, and experience curated historical tours of western Pennsylvania. Mobile app for Android and iOS coming soon!
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This unique program introduces college-level humanities to low-income and under-represented high school students through weekly sessions with Slippery Rock University professors.
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This annual on-campus contest encourages awareness and appreciation for the humanities.
The next contest will take place October 26, 2017 from 12:30-1:30 at the Smith Student Center. Check back from details!
The next contest will take place October 26, 2017 from 12:30-1:30 at the Smith Student Center. Check back from details!
A unique camp designed to foster integrated learning and community engagement. Our Humanities Summer Camp provides empowering opportunities for high school students to explore the diverse field of the humanities, why they are important, and allows them to "try out" a variety of disciplines in a low-risk setting. The next camp will take place July 9-13, 2018.
Theme: What Makes A Good Life?
Camp Description: Everyone wants to live the good life, but what does this mean, and how do we do it? How important are money, friendship, and happiness to having a good life?
We are bombarded with messages about how to have a good life. These messages are in the music we listen to, the TV shows we watch, and the advertisements we see and hear. But, how often do we reflect on these messages? Students participating in The Good Life Humanities Camp will explore and analyze what it means to live a good life through a week-long experiential camp consisting of rotating workshops.
Camp Activities: Coming Soon
Camp Mentor and Guest Speaker: Coming Soon
Registration: Camp registration will open in February/March 2018. Please check back for details.
Theme: What Makes A Good Life?
Camp Description: Everyone wants to live the good life, but what does this mean, and how do we do it? How important are money, friendship, and happiness to having a good life?
We are bombarded with messages about how to have a good life. These messages are in the music we listen to, the TV shows we watch, and the advertisements we see and hear. But, how often do we reflect on these messages? Students participating in The Good Life Humanities Camp will explore and analyze what it means to live a good life through a week-long experiential camp consisting of rotating workshops.
Camp Activities: Coming Soon
Camp Mentor and Guest Speaker: Coming Soon
Registration: Camp registration will open in February/March 2018. Please check back for details.
Each Homebrewed event focuses on a different historical culture. Previous themes have included Ancient Greece, Colonial America, and the British Empire. Events are held twice a year.
Check out our News & Events for upcoming offerings.
Check out our News & Events for upcoming offerings.
We partner with a variety of faculty members and departments at SRU, as well as various community organizations.
Click here to check out some of our latest events.
Click here to check out some of our latest events.
"What we must learn to do is to create unbreakable bonds between the sciences and the humanities. We cannot procrastinate.
The world of our future is in our making. Tomorrow is now."
-Eleanor Roosevelt
