Inspired by the Jesuits and the University’s mission to promote a liberal arts education, Georgetown Humanities Initiative is at the center of our university’s scholarly and public engagement.
Events
All Upcoming EventsRobert Barsky, “The Epic Quest in Literature and in Law”Nov. 8
- 12:30 pm
- Georgetown Humanities Conference Room – Old North 205
David Bates, “An Artificial History of Natural Intelligence”Nov. 8
- 2:30 pm
- Georgetown Humanities Conference Room – Old North 205
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Announcements, News
Georgetown Opens New Hub for the Humanities on Hilltop Campus
Georgetown celebrated the opening of a dedicated space for the Georgetown Humanities Initiative, a university-wide project that aims to promote and strengthen studies in the humanities.
October 29, 2024
News, Student Stories
Participation in the Georgetown Global Dialogues
After two years at Georgetown, I have realized that there are two seemingly similar, but inherently contradictory, dynamics at the intersection of prestige, academia, and dialogue: proximity…
August 6, 2024
News, Student Stories
In this interview, Georgetown Humanities Student Fellow Julian Zeitlinger interviews Professor Claire Catenaccio from the Department of Classics about Classical Reception Studies, a sub-field of Classics which examines modern works of art and other cultural phenomena influenced by Greek and Roman antiquity.
July 3, 2024
Meet the 2024-25 Georgetown Humanities Initiative Student Advisory Board Members
The Georgetown Humanities Initiative is delighted to welcome a new cohort of undergraduate students who have been selected as Advisory Board Members for AY 2024-25. They will work closely with the Initiative’s Director to develop student-focused programming for Georgetown Humanities, participate in humanities events, and share their perspectives via articles for the Georgetown Humanities Initiative newsletter and website.
Meet the new GHI Student Board