Author Rebecca Brannon Speaks on “From Revolution to Reunion” at April 9 Roundtable
March 13, 2018
Author Rebecca Brannon, Ph.D., will be the guest speaker for the Revolutionary War Roundtable to be held on Monday, April 9, 2018 in the Olin B. Sansbury, Jr. Campus Life Center Ballroom, 180 Gramling Drive, on the campus of the Unviersity of South Carolina Upstate.
In her book “From Revolution to Reunion,” Brannon investigates the way in which South Carolinians, Patriot and Loyalists, managed to reconcile their bitter differences and reunite to heal South Carolina and create a stable foundation for the new United States to become a political and economic leader.
The evening begins with a social and dinner beginning at 6 p.m., followed by the presentation at 7 p.m. Tickets for the dinner are $25 and must be paid in advance to: USC Upstate, Department of History, Political Science, Philosophy & American Studies (or HPPA is fine), Bonnie Werlinich, 800 University Way, Media 102, Spartanburg, SC 29303. Please ensure that your dinner reservation is received by April 2, 2018.
Presentation-only tickets are $5 and may be purchased in advance or at the door. Beer and wine will be sold for $5 at a cash bar.
For information, contact Bonnie Werlinich, event coordinator for the History, Political Science, Philosophy and American Studies Department at 864-503-5219 or by email at [email protected].
About USC Upstate
The University of South Carolina Upstate is a regional, comprehensive university that offers more than 40 bachelor’s degree programs in the liberal arts and sciences, business administration, nursing, and teacher education, and master’s degrees in education, informatics, and nursing. These degrees help students to transition easily to careers in the Upstate region. USC Upstate is committed to fulfilling regional and state workforce needs and thus the university is a major engine of social and economic development. Comprised of a diverse and dynamic community of approximately 6,000 students from 26 states and 17 countries, USC Upstate is a wonderful blend of traditional and nontraditional students who reflect the Upstate’s rich international character. USC Upstate offers a balance of strengths that, when added up, results in a learning experience that is hard to match. The academic programs are accredited and highly ranked, with amazing research and internship opportunities for students. USC Upstate has its main campus in Spartanburg, the George Dean Johnson, Jr. College of Business and Economics and the UPSTATE Gallery on Main in downtown Spartanburg, a location in Greenville, and a growing number of programs online. The USC Upstate Spartans, which fields 17 varsity sports, compete on the NCAA Division I level as a member of the Atlantic Sun Conference. Nearly 30,000 alumni have earned degrees from USC Upstate and approximately 85 percent choose to remain in the Upstate region to build their lives and careers, making a significant impact of the region’s economy and quality of life. Learn more at www.uscupstate.edu.
