The Lepage Center and the Historical Society of Pennsylvania mark the 50th anniversary of 1968 with a special day-long event on April 20th, titled " 1968: Philly and the World."

Join us as an excellent line-up of scholars and journalists put this tumultuous year into historical perspective and assess its significance for us today. Speakers include:

9:00 a.m. - Welcome and introductions

9:15 a.m. - "Music, 1968"

Moderated by Jason Steinhauer, Director, Lepage Center for History in the Public Interest, Villanova University

10:30 a.m. - Break

10:45 a.m. - "Sports, 1968"

Moderated by Sarah Leu, Edwin Forrest Curator of Performing Arts Collections, Historical Society of Pennsylvania

12:00 p.m. - Lunch break

1:15 p.m. - "War, 1968"

Moderated by Paul Steege, Faculty Director, Lepage Center for History in the Public Interest & Associate Professor of History, Villanova University

2:30 p.m. - Break

2:45 p.m. - "Protest, 1968"

Moderated by Christina Larocco, Editor, Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography & Scholarly Program Manager, Historical Society of Pennsylvania

4:00 p.m. - Conclusion

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. RSVP VIA EVENTBRITE >>

Come for one panel or stay the whole day.

We hope to see you.

Our blog, Hindsights, continues to examine contemporary affairs through a historical lens:

Historian Marc Gallicchio, Chairperson and Professor

Department of History, Villanova University

The Bancroft Prizes are awarded annually by Columbia University in the categories of American History and Diplomacy.

This year's winners include Villanova historian Marc Gallicchio, whose book Implacable Foes: War in the Pacific, 1944-1945 examines the end of World War II and the decisions made by elected officials and military leaders. The book is co-authored with Waldo Heinrichs.

Congratulations to Dr. Gallicchio on this prestigious award!

As you may know, the Villanova men's basketball team are this year's national champions. Congratulations to all the coaches, students, parents, faculty, staff, alumni, and supporters on a great season.

It's an exciting time to be part of the Villanova community, on the court and in the classroom. The recent Provost report highlights the university's numerous successes, including the Lepage Center, the McNulty Institute for Women's Leadership, grants from the National Science Foundation, prestigious awards, and new academic programs. The future of the university is bright.

SEE YOU ON APRIL 20th

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