Lilian Thuram, Caribbean-born French soccer player, activist and writer, is well-known both for his successes on the turf and for his frequent political interventions off of it. During his week-long residency at Duke, he will participate in several events, sharing his thoughts on sport, racism, and immigration as well as discussing the work of his new foundation.
Lilian Thuram
Public Events at Duke University and North Carolina Central University
November 9‐13, 2009
November 10
“A Conversation with Lilian Thuram,”
Facilitated by Achille Mbembe and Laurent Dubois
Nasher Museum Auditorium, 7 p.m. (Reception to Follow)
November 11
Discussion with Students and Faculty, History Department
North Carolina Central University
BRITE Building Rm. 1050, 4:30‐6:00
November 12
Visit to Professor Laurent Dubois’ “World Cup and World Politics Class,” 1:15‐2:30
Richard White Auditorium, East Campus, Duke University (Visitors Welcome)
Visit to Professors Achille Mbembe and Laurent Dubois’ class “Archives of the French Empire” 4:30‐6:00 (East Duke Parlor, Blue Room; 119 East Duke Bldg)
Visitors welcome; this discussion will take place in FRENCH
ALL EVENTS ARE FREE and ALL ARE WELCOME!
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Duke University Sponsors: Office of the President, Office of the Provost, Franklin Humanities Institute, Josiah Charles Trent Memorial Foundation, Center for French and Francophone Studies, Athletics Department, Center for International Studies, Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies, Center for Documentary Studies, Concilium on Southern Africa, Center for Global Studies, The Research Network on Racial and Ethnic Inequality and the Social Science Research Institute, and the Departments of Cultural Anthropology and History.
1 comment:
I think Lilian and Laurent need to include a discussion regarding French conventions for naming male children.
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