News Archives - Cultures & Communities /cultures-communities/category/news/ Focused on Engaged Learning, Research and Community Partnership Tue, 21 Jan 2025 13:08:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 51ÁÔĆć LGBTQ+ Studies Program Presents There’s a Whole Rainbow Out There! /cultures-communities/uwm-lgbtq-studies-program-presents-theres-a-whole-rainbow-out-there/ Tue, 21 Jan 2025 13:08:41 +0000 /cultures-communities/?p=2443 The post 51ÁÔĆć LGBTQ+ Studies Program Presents There’s a Whole Rainbow Out There! appeared first on Cultures & Communities.

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]]> 2.7.25 | Symposium on Refugees and Asylum Seekers From Afghanistan in Milwaukee /cultures-communities/2-7-25-symposium-on-refugees-and-asylum-seekers-from-afghanistan-in-milwaukee/ Mon, 20 Jan 2025 20:17:57 +0000 /cultures-communities/?p=2436 The August 15, 2021 Taliban takeover of Afghanistan forced the displacement of millions internally, in the region, and across the globe. Join us for a symposium exploring the impact of those who were resettled in the Milwaukee area on Friday,

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]]> The August 15, 2021 Taliban takeover of Afghanistan forced the displacement of millions internally, in the region, and across the globe. Join us for a symposium exploring the impact of those who were resettled in the Milwaukee area on Friday, February 7, 2025 from 8:30am to 1:30pm in the 51ÁÔĆć Student Union Ballroom West. We will hear from Afghan community members about their migration experiences, as well as enjoy some cultural programming and food.

Please register here by Jan. 31, 2025: https://forms.office.com/r/ZMjfFgwV01

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]]> Spring 2025 Courses About Milwaukee and American Popular Culture /cultures-communities/spring-2025-courses-about-milwaukee-and-american-popular-culture/ Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:00:01 +0000 /cultures-communities/?p=2428 The post Spring 2025 Courses About Milwaukee and American Popular Culture appeared first on Cultures & Communities.

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]]> Muslims in Milwaukee: Place, Relationality, Activism—A Panel Discussion Nov. 13, 6:30-8:30pm /cultures-communities/muslims-in-milwaukee-place-relationality-activism-a-panel-discussion-nov-13-630-830pm/ Mon, 11 Nov 2024 15:00:50 +0000 /cultures-communities/?p=2424 The post Muslims in Milwaukee: Place, Relationality, Activism—A Panel Discussion Nov. 13, 6:30-8:30pm appeared first on Cultures & Communities.

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]]> WGS Lunch and Learn: Dr. Kidiocus King-Carroll—Nov. 7 11:30am-12:30pm /cultures-communities/wgs-lunch-and-learn-dr-kidiocus-king-carroll-nov-7-1130am-1230pm/ Wed, 06 Nov 2024 16:00:58 +0000 /cultures-communities/?p=2420 The post WGS Lunch and Learn: Dr. Kidiocus King-Carroll—Nov. 7 11:30am-12:30pm appeared first on Cultures & Communities.

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]]> Workshop with Dr. Cameron Overton—Wed. Nov 13 2-3:30pm /cultures-communities/workshop-with-dr-cameron-overton-wed-nov-13-2-330pm/ Tue, 05 Nov 2024 17:38:36 +0000 /cultures-communities/?p=2417 The post Workshop with Dr. Cameron Overton—Wed. Nov 13 2-3:30pm appeared first on Cultures & Communities.

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]]> Wed. October 30th: The Frontlines of Democracy /cultures-communities/wed-october-30th-the-frontlines-of-democracy/ Mon, 28 Oct 2024 13:00:47 +0000 /cultures-communities/?p=2413 The post Wed. October 30th: The Frontlines of Democracy appeared first on Cultures & Communities.

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]]> WGS October Lunch and Learn with Dr. Sukanya Banerjee /cultures-communities/wgs-october-lunch-and-learn-with-dr-sukanya-banerjee/ Thu, 24 Oct 2024 16:21:26 +0000 /cultures-communities/?p=2404 Here is the direct Teams link.

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]]> 5.3.23 | OPEN HOUSE! /cultures-communities/5-3-23-open-house/ Tue, 11 Apr 2023 17:43:42 +0000 /cultures-communities/?p=2093 Join the staff and students of Cultures & Communities and Ethnic Studies in Bolton Hall Room 195 for our end-of-the-year Open House on May 3, 2023! Drop in any time between 11:00am and 2:00pm for some light food and beverages

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Join the staff and students of Cultures & Communities and Ethnic Studies in Bolton Hall Room 195 for our end-of-the-year Open House on May 3, 2023! Drop in any time between 11:00am and 2:00pm for some light food and beverages and to explore our new Bolton Hall offices and mural. We will hold a brief program at noon to introduce new faces, showcase student work in our many affiliated projects, and talk about future endeavors. Open to the public!

Where: Bolton Hall, Room 195
When: Wednesday, May 3, 2023, from 11:00am to 2:00pm

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]]> Asylum: A Memoir and Manifesto Event on February 10th, 2022 /cultures-communities/asylum-a-memoir-and-manifesto/ Tue, 01 Feb 2022 13:48:57 +0000 /cultures-communities/?p=2002 Please join us for a conversation with Edafe Okporo on Zoom, February 10th from 4:00pm to 5:30pm.The event is free, but pre-register to ensure yourself a spot!

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