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American Studies Conference 2012

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Special Events

 

2011 American Studies Conference

Keynote Address Featuring

Ruth Wilson Gilmore

Thursday, February 10, 2011

6-7:30 p.m.

Alexander G. Hill Ballroom in Kagin Commons,
Macalester College

 

                

      "WHAT IS TO BE DONE? ACTIVIST SCHOLARSHIP FOR A WORLD IN CRISIS"

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EVENTS

Feb. 15, 2012

"Black Feminist Politics from Kennedy to Obama" discussion

American Studies Prof. Duchess Harris will lead a discussion of her book, Black Feminist Politics from Kennedy to Obama, for the Center on Women and Public Policy's Women and Politics Book Group.

The center is located at the Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota.

Feb. 23, 2012

13th Annual American Studies Conference Keynote Address

Dr. Julianne Malveaux, president of Bennett College, presents “Economic and Social Justice In The 21st Century” for the keynote address of the 13th Annual American Studies Conference at Macalester.

Dr. Malveaux is an economist and public intellectual known for her incisive commentary on race, gender, labor, and the economy. Her writing has appeared in numerous publications. The address will consider the hard truths of the nation's economic failure and will issue a call-to-arms for change. This event is free and open to the public. 

Conference Details

Feb. 24, 2012

American Studies Conference Response to Keynote Address and Lunch

Join American Studies and Julianne Malveaux for a discussion on “Economic and Social Justice In The 21st Century,” her keynote address on Feb. 23.

The faculty response will be from 11 a.m.-noon, followed by a lunchtime discussion with students from noon-1p.m.

This event will take place in the Weyerhaeuser Boardroom. Lunch will be provided. No RSVP required.

Conference Details



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