The University of Arkansas is pleased to announce the upcoming symposium titled “From Surveillance to Visibility: A Symposium on the Global History, Culture, and Technology of Watching and Being Watched”, scheduled for April 12. This event is designed to facilitate a comprehensive dialogue on cross-disciplinary approaches to the topics of surveillance, with distinguished speakers from prestigious institutions such as the University of Oklahoma, Washington University, and the U of A.
The symposium, organized by the Classics Program and the World Languages and Digital Humanities Studio, will delve into the intricate relationship between surveillance and visibility across various cultural, historical, and technological contexts. Key themes to be explored include Roman colonial landscapes in Iberia, Spartans and helots, portrayal of refugee camps in contemporary German film and literature, as well as AI surveillance technology and FBI surveillance of the Black Panther Party.
Comprising three sessions, the symposium will feature presentations from esteemed panelists. Session 1 will encompass discussions on indigenous resistance in a Roman colonial landscape and Greek helots and their masters. Session 2 will concentrate on contemporary German film and literature, along with AI surveillance and mitigation techniques. The event will culminate with Session 3, which will include a presentation on racial repression and betrayal within the Black Panther Party.
We extend an open invitation to all interested individuals to attend this symposium, with lunch provided for attendees. Following the event, attendees can look forward to enjoying pizza at Tim’s on the Square. Eta Sigma Phi, the Classical Studies Program, the Arkansas Humanities Center, the Honors College, the World Languages, Literatures and Cultures Department, and the World Languages and Digital Humanities Studio are among the notable sponsors of this event. For inquiries and further details, interested parties are encouraged to reach out to Curtis Maughan and Rhodora Vennarucci via email.
In addition to this scholarly event, the Department of Music will host a free concert featuring Grammy-nominated guitarist Mak Grgic, University Recreation will organize a wellness challenge, the Department of Philosophy will hold a lecture by Thomas Kelly of Princeton University, and the Walton College of Business will recognize Connie Robbins as their employee of the second quarter.
With these significant events on the horizon, the University of Arkansas continues to offer educational opportunities that contribute to a well-rounded and informed community.