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The Chagall in the Professors’ Backyard: Orphée between Georgetown and the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden

By Victoria Korotchenko Tucked behind shrubbery and overgrown trees, the lively mosaic that was once the pride and joy of a beloved Georgetown home is now just one of many pieces within the National Gallery of Art’s Sculpture Garden. You would think the name-brand recognition of its artist or the bright blue and yellow tiles might attract crowds, but Marc Chagall’s Orphée stands secluded and … Continue reading The Chagall in the Professors’ Backyard: Orphée between Georgetown and the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden

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Historical Topics, Op-ed

Blue and Gray: Georgetown and a Discussion of the Causes of the Civil War

Bryan Checo No longer can statues dedicated to Confederates or Confederate flags be allowed to be displayed in public, nor should any other form of memorial or commemoration. Their removal is not erasing history but erasing false history—a course correction that should have occurred during Reconstruction. Included in these commemorations are the colors of Georgetown University–blue and gray–which were chosen to represent the newfound unity … Continue reading Blue and Gray: Georgetown and a Discussion of the Causes of the Civil War

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Interviews

A Conversation on Equity, Inclusion, and History at Georgetown University: PART II – Doing Diversity Work at Georgetown

Casey Donahue At the end of March, I spoke with leaders from the diversity and equity initiatives in Georgetown’s History and Foreign Service departments. The goal of the discussion was to learn how these graduate students understand diversity work in the context of their academic discipline, and how they leverage the study of history in their respective approaches. Joining me from the School of Foreign … Continue reading A Conversation on Equity, Inclusion, and History at Georgetown University: PART II – Doing Diversity Work at Georgetown

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