
The Fall 2026 Arts & Humanities Series begins October 5,2026! Our lectures will be held in the new Pine Building Lecture Hall. See map for details!
Monday, October 5, 5:30 pm | Micah Cash
The View from a Booth: Waffle House Vistas and the Art of Paying Attention
Artist and photographer Micah Cash explores the familiar American landscape through his acclaimed Waffle House Vistas project.
Tuesday, October 13, 5:30 pm | Brett Whalen
The End of the World as We Know It? A Medievalist’s Perspective on the Apocalypse
Presented in partnership with Carolina Public Humanities, Whalen examines medieval ideas about the apocalypse and what they can teach us about how people understand the end of the world.
Monday, October 19, 5:30 pm | Jeff Williams
Debunking the Myths of Midway
WCC faculty member Jeff Williams takes a closer look at the pivotal Battle of Midway, separating popular myths from the history behind this important World War II turning point.
Monday, October 26, 5:30 pm | Elliot Engel
Ladies First: The Incredible Life of Dolley Madison
Popular historian and storyteller Elliot Engel brings the remarkable life and legacy of First Lady Dolley Madison to life.
New Location for Fall 2026!
The Arts & Humanities Series has a new home! All fall lectures will be held in the newly renovated Pine Building Lecture Hall, Room 147. Guests should park in the Pine or Holly parking lots. Use the map above to find your way—we look forward to welcoming you to our new space!








