We will do a deep dive into The Beatles’ most famous album. We will explore it musically, lyrically, and socially. We will also discuss the technology that created this masterpiece. 

Stephen Schultz, teaching professor emeritus of music history at Carnegie Mellon University, was called "among the most flawless artists on the Baroque flute" by the San Jose Mercury News and "flute extraordinaire" by the New Jersey Star-Ledger. He plays solo and principal flute with the Philharmonic Baroque Orchestra and Musica Angelica. He performs with other leading early music groups and as solo, chamber, and orchestral player, Schultz appears on over 60 recordings. 

How do we protect our leaders? Our infrastructure? Our executives? Former Secret Service agent, federal training expert, and critically acclaimed novelist, J.J. Hensley takes you through the worlds of physical security, protective intelligence, and personnel security.

J.J. Hensley is a former special agent with the U.S. Secret Service and has served 25 years in various roles in the U.S. government, including having served in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, and the Department of Justice. He is also the author of seven novels and multiple short stories.

This lecture will examine the origins of the Hill District as an African American community, its economy and culture, how it grew and changed over time, and the impact of the urban renaissance programs of the 1930s through the 1960s.

Please Note: Because this lecture is open to the public, registration will be through this link:  https://pitt.zoom.us/meeting/register/4uTge92lRVypHa-rGDOQ-g

Jared Day, PhD, taught U.S. history at Carnegie Mellon University for 16 years. His areas of specialization are U.S. and European political, urban, and cultural history as well as Pittsburgh history, African American history, and world history. He is the author or co-author of several books, including (with Joe Trotter) Race and Renaissance: African Americans in Pittsburgh since World War II. He currently lives in Windham, CT.