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Tag Archives: lectures
The Economic Contribution of Immigration in America
Dr. Alfonso Morales, Associate Professor of Urban and Regional Planning at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, will talk about “The Economic Contribution of Immigration in America” on Tues., Mar. 29, from 3:30pm-4:30pm in UC 275A. It’s part of the Latino Heritage … Continue reading
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Economic development and the limits of indigenous sovereignty
Dr. Doug Kiel, UW-Whitewater alumnus and Assistant Professor of American Studies at Williams College (MA), will talk about “Economic development and the limits of indigenous sovereignty” on Wed., March 16, from 3:30pm-4:30pm in the UC Summers Auditorium. It’s the last … Continue reading
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Transforming Cultures to Create Gender Equity
KaYing Yang, social justice activist, as well as co-founder of the artisan community support site RedGreen Rivers™ and the community campaign Building Our Future that focuses on ending gender-based violence, will talk about “Transforming Cultures to Create Gender Equity” at … Continue reading
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Bare Knuckle Warrior Poetics
Cameron Conaway, a former mixed martial arts fighter and award-winning writer, will talk about “Bare Knuckle Warrior Poetics: On Fighting, Writing, and the Worlds Between” at 7p.m. on Mon., Feb. 29 in the Young Auditorium. It’s part of the Contemporary … Continue reading
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Critical Issues Facing African American Students
“Critical Issues Facing African American Students in Education” will be discussed on Tues., Feb. 23, from 3:30-4:30pm in UC275A. The alumni panel includes Dr. Alisia Moutry, Executive Director of Milwaukee Teacher Education Center, Dr. Tremayne Clardy, Principal of Sennett Middle … Continue reading
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Stories from Student Veterans
David Chrisinger, Communication Specialist and veteran transition expert, will be the guest speaker on the webinar Stories from Student Veterans on Thurs. Feb. 18 & 25, at noon, hosted by Kognito. He will talk about “best practices to better engage … Continue reading
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Evolution of Tribal Sovereignty
Dennis Puzz, Staff Attorney in the Legal Department of the Forest County Potawatomi Community since 2012, will talk about “The Evolution of Tribal Sovereignty” on Tues., Feb. 9, 2016 from 3:30-4:30pm in UC 275A. It’s part of the Native Pride … Continue reading
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Andersen Library’s MLK weekend hours, UWW MLK event (Jan 27)
On January 15th, in 1929, civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. was born in Atlanta, GA. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day was designated a federal holiday in 1983. Many people and organizations use it as a day of service. … Continue reading
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Where in the Universe is the Milky Way’s Mass??
Dr. Robert Benjamin, Chair of the Physics Dept., will talk about “Where in the Universe is the Milky Way’s Mass?” at 8pm on Fri., Dec. 4, in Upham 140. It’s the 6th and final lecture in the Fall 2015 Whitewater … Continue reading
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Underground Railroad
The Hoard Historical Museum in Fort Atkinson (401 Whitewater Ave.) will host a free “Calling All Families” presentation about the Underground Railroad from 10:30am-noon on Sat., Nov. 7. The program will be presented by Bonnie Geyer. This is a family/children-friendly … Continue reading
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