Comparative Studies
Jacqueline H. Fewkes, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Anthropology at the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College of Florida Atlantic University. She received her Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania and has conducted research in many different parts of the world, including India, Indonesia, the Maldives, Saudi Arabia and the United States. Professor Fewkes has written several articles on topics as diverse as visual ethnography, transnational economic histories, development and Islam. She is the author of the books “Locating Maldivian Women’s Mosques in Global Discourses” (2019) and “Trade and Contemporary Society along the Silk Road: An Ethno-history of Ladakh” (2008), as well as editor of “Anthropological Perspectives on the Religious Uses of Mobile Apps” (2019), and co-author of “Our Voices, Are You Listening? Children’s Committees for Village Development” (2001). Professor Fewkes has also co-directed/produced two video works: “Progressive Pesantren: Challenging the Madrasa Myth in Java” and “The Culture of Here: Preserving Local History in a Local Museum.”
LUNAFEST VIP
VIP Events includes a pre- and post-discussion on the films with
Professor Jacqueline Fewkes, Professor of Anthropology at FAU.
LUNAFEST® is a distinctive touring film festival that honors the talents and stories of women everywhere through a series of short films. For the past 20 years, we’ve celebrated a powerful and diverse set of women filmmakers and given their short films a national platform. Proceeds from LUNAFEST® fund FAU scholarships for students on the Jupiter campus.
Established in 2000, LUNAFEST® has raised over $6 million, while raising hope and awareness for women everywhere. The LUNAFEST® films range from animation to fictional drama and cover topics such as women’s health, motherhood, body image, relationships, cultural diversity and breaking barriers. The films are selected by a board of advisors comprised of notable filmmakers and industry leaders. Incredibly diverse in style and content, LUNAFEST® films are united by a common thread of exceptional storytelling. Proceeds from LUNAFEST® help fund FAU scholarships for students on the Jupiter campus.
Light refreshments will be served during the post-discussion.
Register Early! There is a $5 charge for registering on the day of a one-time lecture or event.
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| Course # W1W8 — One Time Event
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| Place: | Auditorium, Lifelong Learning Complex, Jupiter Campus |
| Dates: | Wednesday, March 1 2023 |
| Time: | 5 - 7 PM |
| Fee: | $40 / member; $45 / non-member |
| Class Closed |
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Register Now
LUNAFEST VIP
VIP Events includes a pre- and post-discussion on the films with
Professor Jacqueline Fewkes, Professor of Anthropology at FAU.
LUNAFEST® is a distinctive touring film festival that honors the talents and stories of women everywhere through a series of short films. For the past 20 years, we’ve celebrated a powerful and diverse set of women filmmakers and given their short films a national platform. Proceeds from LUNAFEST® fund FAU scholarships for students on the Jupiter campus.
Established in 2000, LUNAFEST® has raised over $6 million, while raising hope and awareness for women everywhere. The LUNAFEST® films range from animation to fictional drama and cover topics such as women’s health, motherhood, body image, relationships, cultural diversity and breaking barriers. The films are selected by a board of advisors comprised of notable filmmakers and industry leaders. Incredibly diverse in style and content, LUNAFEST® films are united by a common thread of exceptional storytelling. Proceeds from LUNAFEST® help fund FAU scholarships for students on the Jupiter campus.
Light refreshments will be served during the post-discussion.
Register Early! There is a $5 charge for registering on the day of a one-time lecture or event.
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| Course # W1R6 — One Time Event
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| Place: | Auditorium, Lifelong Learning Complex, Jupiter Campus |
| Dates: | Thursday, March 2 2023 |
| Time: | 5 - 7 PM |
| Fee: | $40 / member; $45 / non-member |
| Class Closed |
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Register Now
