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Humanities Week events to promote the value of the humanistic disciplines in a digital age

Activities from Oct. 5-9, 2026, are being supported through the departments of Art History, English, History, Philosophy, Religious Studies and World Languages and Cultures.

The Ad-Hoc Committee for the Promotion of the Humanities in Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ College, the College of Arts and Science, is hosting its first ever “Humanities Weekâ€� in October.

With the support of the Departments of Art History, English, History, Philosophy, Religious Studies and World Languages and Cultures, a slate of events from Oct. 5-9, 2026, are intended to communicate the value of the humanistic disciplines in a digital age.

All Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ community members are welcome to join. Contact Associate Professor Ariela Marcus-Sells (amarcussells@elon.edu) with any questions. 

Monday, October 5

  • Trivia Night at 6:30 p.m. at the Oak House

Tuesday, October 6

  • Social Media Takeover with Humanities majors

Wednesday, October 7

  • Career Paths for Humanities Majors at 6 p.m. in Lakeside 212 and 213

Thursday, October 8

  • Being Human Coffee, from 9:50 – 10:20 a.m. in Numen Lumen

Friday, October 9

  • Being Human Alumni Reception and Networking from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. on the Spence Pavilion Patio

Visit the Humanities Week webpage for updated information.