Research Seminars @ Illinois

Tailored for undergraduate researchers, this calendar is a curated list of research seminars at the University of Illinois. Explore the diverse world of research and expand your knowledge through engaging sessions designed to inspire and enlighten.

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Food For Thought | Merle Bowen

Mar 25, 2026   12:00 - 1:30 pm  
Levis Faculty Center, Room 210, 919 W Illinois St, Urbana
Lecture
Sponsor
Center for Advanced Study (CAS)
Speaker
Merle Bowen
Contact
Masumi Iriye
E-Mail
iriye@illinois.edu
Originating Calendar
Campus Humanities Calendar

Merle Bowen, CAS Associate 2024-25 (African American Studies), presents her recent work that sheds light on the hitherto untold stories of Black rural life in Atlantic Canada, analyzing the diverse experiences of people of African descent and by situating them as speakers and agents of their own lives. With support from the Center for African Studies and the Department of African American Studies. 

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