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Thinking South | "Campus Queens" presented by Hooper Schultz

Date: Wed, Oct 7, 2026

Time: 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Venue: Center for the Study of the American South, Chapel Hill

Price: Free

Category: Community

2026 McColl Fellow Hooper Schultz will present on his dissertation project, “Campus Queens,” which uses oral histories and archival sources to examine the relationship between gay rights activism and higher education in the 1970s at four public universities in the South. Brown bag lunch; beverages provided. Hooper Schultz is an oral historian and PhD candidate in history at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He earned his MA in southern studies and MFA in documentary expressions at the University of Mississippi. His research interests include the queer South, gay liberation and lesbian feminism, student activism, and queer oral history. Schultz co-edited the special Queer South issue of Southern Cultures.

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Thinking South | "Campus Queens" presented by Hooper Schultz

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When
Oct 7
Wed, Oct 7, 2026
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Ages
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Price
Free
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Thinking South | "Campus Queens" presented by Hooper Schultz is a free lunchtime lecture exploring the intersection of 1970s gay rights activism and Southern public universities. Historian Hooper Schultz will share his research using oral histories and archival documents to show how college campuses shaped the early LGBTQ+ movement in the region. This event is best suited for parents, college students, and teenagers with an interest in history. It takes place from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM at the Center for the Study of the American South in Chapel Hill. Admission is free, and while beverages are provided, you should pack your own brown bag lunch. Parking on the UNC campus during the weekday can be challenging, so plan to use public transit or utilize the nearby municipal lots on Rosemary Street. It makes a smart weekday outing for homeschooling parents or those with flexible schedules who want to dive deep into local academic research. It is a rare opportunity to hear directly from a McColl Fellow in an intimate, discussion-friendly setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a cost to attend the Campus Queens lecture?
No, this event is completely free to the public, and complimentary beverages will be provided for attendees.
Should I bring anything to the event?
You should bring your own brown bag lunch to enjoy during the presentation, as food is not provided.
What age group is this presentation appropriate for?
The academic content and lecture format are best suited for adults, college students, and high school teenagers.

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Thinking South | "Campus Queens" presented by Hooper Schultz runs Wed, Oct 7, 2026, 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM.

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Center for the Study of the American South is at 410 East Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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