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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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In his new work, A World Through Windows, Syrian-Armenian artist Kevork Mourad explores how the "pandemic has reduced our sense of space and our spheres of influence," even while it has "increased our connectivity around the world" (Mourad). Using a technique that uses monotype on fabric, ink drawing, and sculpture, Mourad has created an original and exciting experience.
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Two sculptures from the Great ARTdoors Program 2020 are now on view in the front lobby of the Spurlock Museum. The pieces, Kinsey Fitzgerald’s Mother and Child and Ja Nelle Davenport-Pleasure’s Seeds of Injustice, were commissioned by the Great ARTdoors Program in 2020, as part of a collaboration between the Spurlock Museum, 40North, Urbana Arts and Culture, Urbana Park Di
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Saturday Engineering for Everyone is an open and free lecture series aimed at non-engineers of all backgrounds who are interested in learning about engineering. In order to protect the health and safety of the community during the pandemic, all sessions will be conducted virtually on Zoom.
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Speaker: Dr. Jennifer Choy, University of Wisconsin-Madison
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Lectures and discussions on current work in research and development in nuclear engineering and related fields by staff, advanced students, and visiting speakers.
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Lectures and discussions on current work in research and development in nuclear engineering and related fields by staff, advanced students, and visiting speakers.
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Astrophysics, Gravitation and Cosmology Seminar - Nikolaos Stergioulas (Thessaloniki)
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Part of the Illinois Computer Science speaker series
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It’s the end of term and we all need a break! Download our free Audubon Coloring Cook and relax with some nature and coloring!
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Florian Znaniecki (1882-1958) was an innovative founder of contemporary sociology, who viewed the dynamics of modernity through the prism of culture. Although Znaniecki is considered a master of sociological thought, his legacy is only partially appreciated.
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Burnout and stress have been know to contribute towards patient safety issues in healthcare. Understanding of workplace burnout and stress among various providers will aid in developing a more specific and targeted approach to stress reduction and burnout, thereby potentially reducing errors and improving safety for patients.
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Join us for the College of Education's Zoom webinar with Dr. David Stovall, Professor of Black Studies and Criminology, Law & Justice at UIC, and Illinois alum, as he discusses, "Addressing Systemic Racism Through Justice and Equity: The Role of Faculty at a Community-Engaged, Empowered University".
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May 11th guest speaker Dr. Ruby Mendenhall is an Associate Professor in Sociology, African American Studies, Urban and Regional Planning, and Social Work. Dr. Mendenhall will speak about her interdisciplinary work that focuses on issues of social inequality and economic mobility.
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Dr. Ruby Mendenhall, Associate Professor in Sociology, African American Studies, Urban and Regional Planning, and Social Work, will speak about her interdisciplinary work that focuses on issues of social inequality and economic mobility.
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Part of the Illinois CS Summer REU.
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Join Elizabeth Tsukahara and Ross Wantland from the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion as they present approaches and strategies for creating culturally responsive, anti-racist communication, marketing, and web design.
