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Wyatt in Panama

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Wyatt studied abroad in Panama, where he used his leadership minor skills to adjust to living independently in a new country. He enjoyed the interactive classes, especially completing a project that allowed him to interact with locals. Wyatt learned how to take on new challenges and is now interested in learning a second language.

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What Will History Books Say About 2018?

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16 top historians predict how future generations will remember the politics of the year 2018. One of these historians is Professor William P. Jones of the history department, who believes 2018 was a pivotal year for the American worker.

Restraint in Schools and the Death of an Autistic Child

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David Perry, senior academic adviser to the Department of History, writes about the restraint-and-seclusion policies in schools that continue to traumatize and endanger children and teens. "It shouldn't take the death of a teenage boy to stop overuse of restraint in schools," he says.

Josephine Lee Awarded NEH Fellowship

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Josephine Lee, professor of English and Asian American Studies, has been awarded a 2019 National Endowment for the Humanities for “Blackface and Yellowface: American Theater and Racial Performance,” a book-in-progress that looks at racial representation in nineteenth- and twentieth-century American theater.

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Dominick Argento Papers Acquired by Performing Arts Archives

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This fall, the Performing Arts Archives welcomed the archives of Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Dominick Argento, professor emeritus of the music department.

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A Master Class in Black Theater with Talvin Wilks

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Talvin Wilks, assistant professor in the Department of Theatre Arts & Dance, talks about his theatrical career as a director, dramaturge, playwright, professor, historian, archivist, and innovator.

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October 18, 2018 to October 18, 2019

Gender Equity

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DESCRIPTION The media makes it sound like women have reached equality. What's the truth? In this interactive workshop, increase your knowledge of women’s stats today, discuss how women’s...

January 19, 2019

Physics Force Public Show

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Physics Force is out to prove that physics is fun with a series of educational and immensely entertaining shows. To date, more than half a million spectators have enjoyed the show worldwide...

January 20, 2019

The 38th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute Concert

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A not to be missed multi-disciplinary celebration intermixing the words of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with musical performances. Featuring local artists curated by U of M alumnus G...

January 22, 2019 to March 30, 2019

The Form Will Find Its Way: Contemporary Ceramic Sculptural Abstraction

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Minneapolis-based curator Elizabeth Carpenter has chosen a selection of work by international ceramic artists to offer a sampling of current practices and a consideration of the current...

January 23, 2019

Mapping 101: Introduction to Spatial Analysis using ArcGIS Online

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This five-hour workshop introduces participants to web-based mapping and spatial analysis using Esri's ArcGIS Online. Through a combination of lectures and hands-on activities, participants...

January 23, 2019

Doctoral Recital: Yeonji Kang, piano

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Program: Scarlatti Sonata L.14 L.449 L.S.6 Clementi Op. 24., No. 2 Schumann Faschingsschwank Aus Wien Op. 26 Scriabin Fantasy This event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not...

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