Visit the historic Smathers Library to learn about the archival collections at the University of Florida. Florence Turcotte, the Literary Manuscripts Archivist, will provide an introduction to UF's special collections and how members of the public can access the archives. Attendees will be able to see items from the Zora Neale Hurston Collection and learn about how her papers wound up at the University of Florida.
This event is free and open to the public. A virtual option via Zoom is available for those who cannot attend in person.
Zora Neale Hurston’s Their Eyes Were Watching God dealt with some of the most controversial topics of her day, including race and racism, sexual violence, sexual liberation, and women’s personal and economic independence. In this workshop, we’ll explore how to craft clear, effective prose on the controversial topics of our own time, with a focus on empowering participants to publish opinion pieces in leading publications.
This event is free and open to the public.
Join the University of Florida as we launch our National Endowment for the Arts Big Read program exploring Zora Neale Hurston's Their Eyes Were Watching God. This kick-off event will feature a discussion of Hurston, her work, and it's connection to our community. Hear from Dr. Porchia Moore, Dr. Jacque Micieli-Voutsinas, and Florence M. Turcotte as they highlight themes of the novel and preview upcoming events. Free copies of the book will be available (as supplies last).
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