BLACKSBURG, Va., Oct. 6 -- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University issued the following news release:
What responsibilities do we hold as Americans? That is the key question and theme of this year's Humanities Week.
Featuring award-winning authors, discussions on AI sovereignty, a screening of "Hamilton," contemporary dance performances, and more, Humanities Week 2026 is set for Oct. 19-23.
Scott Simon, American journalist, author, and longtime host of NPR's Weekend Edition Saturday, will deliver the week's keynote address "The Responsibilities of Being American," at the Lyric Theatre on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Drawing on America's complex history and the responsibilities that come with being a part of it, Simon will e...