Cultural & International
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Like other branches of African American vernacular dances such as Chicago Steppin’, Hip Hop, and Lindy Hop, the roots of Blues dance originated from African and African American dance traditions. Included in the exhibit are artworks by contemporary artists, archival photographs, and video interviews.
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Explore campaign memorabilia and learn about the Women's Suffrage Movement and Jim Crow voter suppression. Includes three poster exhibits: Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow, from the New-York Historical Society, Rightfully Hers: American Women and the Vote, from the National Archives, and Votes for Women: A Portrait of Persistence from the Smithsonian.
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The season of the Church year immediately preceding Christmas, featuring four solemn Sundays of worship. The season is often observed as an opportunity to prepare for both Christmas and the second coming of Christ as Judge at the Last Day.
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Vocalist-composer and writer Somi Kakoma forges new ground with an experimental short film that blends spoken word, art song, and movement with deconstructed concert recordings from Somi’s new live album Holy Room—Live at Alte Oper with Frankfurt Radio Big Band.
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Join Sarah Fornace, one of Manual Cinema’s five artistic directors, as she shares the company’s puppetry methods in this 30-minute video.
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Join us for our International Student Research Office Hours! Anyone is welcome to stop by and ask any questions about the library, resources, or research. Office hours will be on Mondays (3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Central Time) and Wednesdays (1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Central Time) starting on September 14th and throughout the fall semester.
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This world premiere by noted Goodman Theatre Artistic Associate and Chicago director Henry Wishcamper asks: what happens when greed, corruption, and incompetence rule and when violence has no consequences?
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The Slavic Reference Service is hosting an online open discussion on Women and Gender research resources in Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies. We will highlight ongoing projects, bibliographies, and search tools. Participants are also encouraged to share tips and suggestions on collections, services, archives, and publishing. All are welcome!
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In this world premiere online event created for audiences of all ages, interdisciplinary performance collective Manual Cinema takes on Charles Dickens’ holiday classic with a visually and musically inventive adaptation made to broadcast directly to your home.
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In this world premiere online event created for audiences of all ages, interdisciplinary performance collective Manual Cinema takes on Charles Dickens’ holiday classic with a visually and musically inventive adaptation made to broadcast directly to your home.
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In this world premiere online event created for audiences of all ages, interdisciplinary performance collective Manual Cinema takes on Charles Dickens’ holiday classic with a visually and musically inventive adaptation made to broadcast directly to your home.
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Join us for a short, behind-the-scenes experience that will highlight the innovative artistry of Manual Cinema’s puppets and props.
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In this world premiere online event created for audiences of all ages, interdisciplinary performance collective Manual Cinema takes on Charles Dickens’ holiday classic with a visually and musically inventive adaptation made to broadcast directly to your home.
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Our panelists, moderated by Dr. Shawna Patterson-Stephens, will be discussing how to maintain the various networks of our lives through this period of isolation, as well as highlighting the long history of informal networks utilized by womxn of color.
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Join us for our International Student Research Office Hours! Anyone is welcome to stop by and ask any questions about the library, resources, or research. Office hours will be on Mondays (3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Central Time) and Wednesdays (1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Central Time) starting on September 14th and throughout the fall semester.
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Join us for the International Cooking Show on December 7th at 3pm CST! Nada Sweid, a senior library specialist, will be making tabbouleh for us. The recipe will be shared with all attendees so that all of you can make it at home as well!
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A celebration of God's unique redemption of Mary at the point of her conception in her mother's womb, preserving her from the burden of original sin and providing her with a holiness consistent with her destined role of bearing the Son of God. Catholics observing Immaculate Conception may request scheduling accommodations in order to observe.
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Join us for our International Student Research Office Hours! Anyone is welcome to stop by and ask any questions about the library, resources, or research. Office hours will be on Mondays (3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Central Time) and Wednesdays (1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Central Time) starting on September 14th and throughout the fall semester.
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The library will be hosting a virtual pet event this Thursday afternoon, from 1-4pm. The event will be hosted on Zoom, and feature visits with Library staff and their pets, as well as partners from around campus, including stress tips from the staff at McKinley.
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What do you know about the Nobel Prize in literature? Join the SRS on Dec. 10th for an afternoon of trivia! First, second and third place winners will receive prizes.
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At the beginning of each Bahá'í month, from sunset the day before the day listed until sunset of the day listed, Bahá'ís observing the First of Masa'il (Questions) gather for the 19-Day Feast. That is a three-part observance with devotions, community consultation, and a social portion.
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The Jewish Festival of Lights, celebrating the Jewish rebellion against the Greeks and the rededication of the temple in Jerusalem. Often celebrated by lighting candles each night, singing special songs, reciting prayers, eating foods fried in oil, playing the dreidel game, and giving Chanukah gelt. Some employees may request scheduling accommodations in order to observe.
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Experience the fellowship of communal dance with instructors Laura Chiaramonte and Kate Insolia of Dance at Illinois from the comfort of your own home. If you or a loved one is living with Parkinson’s, join us to explore gentle movement in a safe and welcoming virtual environment.
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Winter Solstice. Yule is the longest night and the shortest day of the year, and is the time to celebrate the return of the light. Some Wiccans consider Yule to be either the year’s beginning or the end. Yule is the solar turning of the tides, and the newborn Sun offers a fresh start and, literally, a new day. It’s a time of renewal and hope.
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Fast Commemorating the Siege of Jerusalem. Some employees may request scheduling accommodations in order to observe.
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The Feast of the Nativity of Jesus Christ, which celebrates the Incarnation of God taking on human flesh in the person of Jesus Christ. It is celebrated by erecting Christmas trees, decorating homes, visiting family and friends and exchanging gifts. Some employees may request scheduling accommodations in order to observe.
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At the beginning of each Bahá'í month, from sunset the day before the day listed until sunset of the day listed, Bahá'ís observing First of Sharaf (Honor) gather for the 19-Day Feast. That is a three-part observance with devotions, community consultation, and a social portion.
