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From the Desk of Chancellor Watson: Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man by Emmanuel Acho

Posted on March 9, 2021 by Ellen Latorraca

Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man by Emmanuel Acho One in a series of reviews contributed by Chancellor Dwight C. Watson In 1969, Dr. David Rueben wrote a very controversial book entitled, Everything You Wanted to Know About Sex, But … Continue reading →

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Health disparities and race in the time of COVID-19 (live on Jan. 18 @6:30 p.m.)

Posted on January 12, 2021 by Barbara

Dr. Damon Tweedy will talk about Health Disparities and Race in the Time of COVID-19 on Monday, January 18, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. This live program, sponsored by the Bridges Library System (of which Whitewater’s public library is a member), … Continue reading →

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From the Desk of Chancellor Dwight C. Watson – Velvet Rage: Overcoming the Pain of Growing Up Gay in a Straight Man’s World by Alan Downs

Posted on November 27, 2020 by Ellen Latorraca

One in a series of reviews contributed by Chancellor Dwight C. Watson Velvet Rage: Overcoming the Pain of Growing Up Gay in a Straight Man’s World by Alan Downs Emerson stated that “there is properly no history; only biography.”  I … Continue reading →

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How to Be Less Stupid About Race

Posted on March 4, 2019 by Barbara

Crystal Marie Fleming, author and Associate Professor of Sociology and Africana Studies at SUNY Stony Brook, will talk about “How to Be Less Stupid About Race” on Monday, March 4, 2019, at 7pm in the Irvin L Young Auditorium. It’s … Continue reading →

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Southeast Asian Heritage Lecture

Posted on October 29, 2018 by Barbara

Bee Vang, Program Director of the TRIO Upward Bound program at UW-River Falls and recipient of a UW System Board of Regents’ Diversity Award, will talk about “Participant to Practitioner: A Personal Narrative” on Tues., Oct. 30th, 2018, from 3:30-4:30pm … Continue reading →

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A Photographer’s Life: Edward S. Curtis and the North American Indian

Posted on February 26, 2018 by Barbara

Michael Flanagan, Director of Crossman Gallery, will talk about “A Photographer’s Life: Edward S. Curtis and the North American Indian” at 3 p.m. on Mon., Feb. 26, as part of the Spring 2018 Fairhaven lecture series, which has the theme … Continue reading →

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Becoming Ryan: Eating Disorder Recovery

Posted on February 5, 2018 by Barbara

Ryan Sallans will talk about “Becoming Ryan: Eating Disorder Recovery” at 7 pm on Mon, Feb 5, 2018 in the University Center’s Hamilton Room. Ryan shares his transition story where he explores the intersections of identity as his identities changed. … Continue reading →

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Life of a Refugee: Results of the Secret War in Laos

Posted on December 6, 2017 by Barbara

Mrs. Mai Yer Yang, UWW alumna and Assistant Director of the Inclusive Excellence Center at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, will talk about “Life of a Refugee: Results of the Secret War in Laos” on Thurs., Dec. 7, 2017, from 3:30-4:30pm in … Continue reading →

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Native American Spirituality

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Barbara

Mr. Randall Cornelius will talk about Native American Spirituality on Thurs., Nov. 16th, 2017, from 3:30-4:30pm in UC 275A. It’s part of the Native Pride Lecture Series. Preceding the talk will be a reception from 1-3:30pm in the UC Warhawk … Continue reading →

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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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