Feb 2023
Panel Discussion: “Reckonings, Reparations, Restitution”
Distinguished speakers with different areas of expertise and from distinct communities discuss the difficult issue of reparations in the context of restorative justice. The speakers will address what it means to try to “make whole again” after episodes of mass violence, discrimination, and trauma and shed light on the debate surrounding these issues within different communities in Minnesota, the US and beyond. The event will be in Montague Lecture Hall 80 on the UMD campus Featuring: Carl Crawford, Duluth Human…
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What Is the Israel Lobby and What Does it Do?
Dr. Walter L. Hixson, historian, commentator, and former distinguished professor, University of Akron will provide an explanation of and historical analysis of the Israeli lobby in the US which he argues is the the largest, most well-funded and influential lobby acting on behalf of a foreign country in American history. His analysis stems from his work positing the connection of the two countries based on their characterization as "settler colonial nations". This has created a special relationship between Israel and…
Find out more »Dr. Trachette Jackson: Mobilizing Mathematics for the Fight Against Cancer
The UMD Distinguished Visiting Speakers Series will welcome Dr. Trachette Jackson, professor of mathematics at the University of Michigan to deliver a talk on the application of mathematical and computational modeling approaches to cancer biology and oncology, from tumor initiation to malignant spread and treatment response. This talk will showcase mathematical models designed to optimize the use of targeted drug treatment strategies in combination with traditional chemotherapy. To RSVP and read more about the talk, Dr. Jackson, directions and parking,…
Find out more »Nov 2023
Visual Culture Lecture Series: John O’Neill
Professor John O’Neill is a disability advocate and designer who brings awareness to ableism and disability rights. He teaches graphic design with the focus on user experience (UX) design and accessibility.He has presented nationally and internationally regarding graphic design, user experience and accessibility. He is also a published author who speaks about web accessibility. John received his BFA in Graphic Design from Virginia Commonwealth University, School of the Arts and an MFA in graphic design from Rochester Institute of Technology,…
Find out more »Apr 2024
Exonerated: One Wrongly-Convicted Death Row Inmate Shares His Story
Speaker Herman Lindsey was wrongfully convicted in 2006 and endured three years on death row for the robbery and murder of a Ft. Lauderdale pawn-shop owner. Prior to the speaker, visitors can attend the opening reception for the related UMD senior art exhibit "Exonerated" by Holly Brown from 4-6 p.m. at the Tweed Museum of Art. Food will be provided.
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