Events

New Discoveries of Australopithecus and Homo at Ledi-Geraru, Afar Region, Ethiopia

Date: Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025

Paleoecologist and VCU Professor Amy Rector discusses new hominin fossils recovered from the Ledi-Geraru Research Project area, Ethiopia, and how they change our interpretation of human evolution.

Romancing the Machine: Early Industrial Tourism in Britain with Matt Rowney

Date: Thursday, Oct 30, 2025

This talk follows how as industry expanded, leisure visitors toured factories and mines not just to observe production but to experience the awe, terror, and fascination these industrial sites inspired. Their accounts shaped public perceptions of industrialization, helping construct a new aesthetic that still influences how we understand industry today.

Annual Lectures

VCU and the School of World Studies extend the opportunity to learn about different faiths and cultures through public, free lecture series made possible through the generosity of donors. Visit the links below for more information.