Fla. Museum event focuses on Zora Neale Hurston novel

September 21, 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Museum of Natural History will host a panel discussion of author Zora Neale Hurston’s book “Their Eyes Were Watching God” on Sept. 29 from 2:30-4 p.m.

The panelists represent a variety of University of Florida disciplines and include faculty members Faye V. Harrison, professor of anthropology and director of African American studies; Stephanie Y. Evans, assistant professor in African American studies and women’s studies; William Conwill, assistant professor in African American studies and counselor education and; UF McKnight Doctoral Fellow in English, Marlo David.

Hurston was an anthropologist, folklorist, author, playwright and feminist whose work as a scientist influenced her life and writing.

The discussion is part of “The Big Read,” an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and Arts Midwest. The event is free and open to the public.
For more information, including directions and parking, call 352-846-2000, or visit www.flmnh.ufl.edu.