American Studies at Vanderbilt is a vibrant, interdisciplinary community of students and faculty who participate in publicly engaged and socially committed scholarship, learning, and teaching. Through course offerings, colloquia, road trips, and research opportunities, students and faculty examine the diverse cultures, identities, and histories of the United States. The program particularly emphasizes the intersections between local and global contexts in the study of the U.S. and hence encourages comparative, cross-cultural, and international perspectives.
News & Announcements
David Bollier, "The Commons as a Counterpoint to the Market/State Duopoly"
Thursday, March 29, 4:10pm, Black Cultural Center Auditorium
For the video recording of Dr. Bollier's talk, please visit: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/americanstudies/sustainability/video_David_Bollier.php
Elinor Ostrom, "Updating the Theory of Collective Action and the Commons"
Thursday, March 1st, 4:10pm, Black Cultural Center Auditorium
For the video recording of Dr. Ostrom's talk, please visit http://www.vanderbilt.edu/americanstudies/sustainability/video_Elinor_Ostrom.php.
Dr. Peter Gleick,
"Conflicting Visions for Water: Common Property or Private Good?"
Thursday, February 9, 4:10pm, Black Cultural Center Auditorium
For a video recording of Dr. Gleick's talk, please visit http://www.vanderbilt.edu/americanstudies/sustainability/Video_Peter_Gleick.php
Check out Vanderbilt Year of Sustainability, 2011-2012 , a web documentary created by Film and American Studies students, Lindsey Coven and Katie Ullman.
Events and Publications
- ‘Cultural commons’ focus of writer’s talk at Vanderbilt» 1.12.12
- Year-long Green Bag luncheon series to address current sustainability topics » 9.1.11
- Sustainability speaker series kicks off Sept. 22 with Bill McKibben » 8.30.11
- Sustainability theme to mark Vanderbilt 2011-12 academic year » 8.12.11
- It’s All Connected » 8.1.11
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