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Women of the Revolution

Posted on May 2, 2017 by Barbara

Pilar Melero, UW-Whitewater Associate Professor of Languages & Literatures and Coordinator of Race and Ethic Studies, will talk about “Women of the Revolution” from 3:30-4:30 p.m. on Tues., May 2, in UC275A. It’s the last installment of the Latino Heritage … Continue reading →

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Eleanor Roosevelt and the Civil Rights Movement

Posted on March 24, 2017 by Barbara

Jim Gibbons, historian, will talk about “Eleanor Roosevelt and the Civil Rights Movement” on Sat., Mar. 25 at 12:30pm at the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library (Whitewater’s public library at 431 W. Center St.). This program is free and open … Continue reading →

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Diversity in the Workplace

Posted on March 6, 2017 by Barbara

Deesha Dyer will talk about “Diversity in the workplace: Creating intentional opportunities for people of color,” the keynote address for International Women’s Day on March 8, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. in the Irvin L. Young Auditorium’s Fern Young Terrace. The … Continue reading →

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Help a Woman, Help the Planet

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Barbara

Annie Griffiths will talk about “Help a Woman, Help the Planet” on Mon., Nov. 30, 2015, at 7pm in the Young Auditorium. It’s the last Fall 2015 Contemporary Issues lecture! Annie Griffiths, one of the first women photographers to work … Continue reading →

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Aug 26: Women’s Equality Day!

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Barbara

August 26th is Women’s Equality Day! Although celebrated since 1971, it was actually 95 years ago on this day in 1920 that the 19th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States guaranteed women the right to vote. The women’s … Continue reading →

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Lecture on Burmese Women

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Barbara

Dr. Tharaphi Than, Asst. Professor of Foreign Languages & Literatures at Northern Illinois University and author of the book Women in Modern Burma, will talk about “Burmese women: Forgotten people in the making of Burma’s history” on Thurs., Mar. 5, … Continue reading →

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The Girls in the Band

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Barbara

The College of Arts and Communication will show the film The Girls in the Band at 7:30pm on Tues., Feb. 3, in the Greenhill Center of the Arts, room 30. The synopsis on the film’s web site says THE GIRLS … Continue reading →

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Immigration: policy & attitudes, women & families

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Barbara

Cathi Tactaquin, Executive Director and co-founder of National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, will talk about “The effects of immigration policy and attitudes on women and families” on Wed., Oct. 29, 11am-12:15pm in UC275. It’s part of the Women … Continue reading →

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Women’s Work 1830-1930 Exhibit

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Barbara

The Whitewater Historical Society will host a public reception for its temporary exhibit, At Home on the Job: Women’s Work 1830-1930, on Wed., Sept. 24, at 7pm at the Depot Museum (301 W. Whitewater St, Whitewater). Nikki Mandell, Associate Professor … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – August 12, 2014

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Diana

The Love of Beer by Alison Grayson HD6073.L62 N77 2012 New Arrivals, 2nd floor It’s still summertime and I hope you are able to relax and enjoy the rest of August before the Fall Semester. If your relaxation includes fermented … Continue reading →

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