Presidential Debate Watch/Civil Dialogue® Events ​Admission is free, no reservations required. In a Civil Dialogue event, all viewpoints are welcome and respected, but you are not required to speak in public; listening is a fine way to participate. We hope to see you! Wednesday, October 19 - Three locations! 5:45-8:30 PM ASU Memorial Union Pima Room […]
Presidential Debate Watch/Civil Dialogue® Events ​Admission is free, no reservations required. In a Civil Dialogue event, all viewpoints are welcome and respected, but you are not required to speak in public; listening is a fine way to participate. We hope to see you! Wednesday, October 19 - Three locations! 5:45-8:30 PM ASU Memorial Union Pima Room […]
Wednesday, October 19th ASU Ethnic Studies Week - Entre Sueños Storytelling Event 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. The McKinley Club - 800 N 1st Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85003 A live storytelling event featuring six storytellers who share one thing in common - all have experienced Arizona’s criminal punishment system. In partnership with ASU Ethnic Studies Week, American […]
Jim Turner has traced the Green and Colorado rivers from their beginnings as clear bubbling glacial springs high in the mountains, then through roaring canyons in Utah, Arizona, and Nevada, and finally to the salt flats in Mexico. Stunning photographs tell the story of the rivers’ two thousand miles of scenic wonders, geography, wildlife, history, […]
What is DÃa de los Muertos? Where did it come from, what are its roots? How do we celebrate it here in the U.S.? DÃa los Muertos or Days of the Dead is a significant and highly celebrated holiday in Mexico, Latin America, and Southwestern U.S. To understand DÃa de los Muertos one has to […]
Recently, sexual assault has emerged as a pressing problem in the U.S. The President has assembled task forces to address rape on campuses and in the military, universities work to reshape policies in light of investigations, and whether on The Dr. Phil Show or in The New York Times, the media are abuzz with high-profile […]
In 1924-1925, a collection of unusual lead artifacts which contained mysterious inscriptions were discovered deeply buried near Silverbell Road in Tucson. These artifacts -- crosses, crescents, batons, swords, and spears -- generated considerable interest around the world when it was learned that the inscriptions contained Christian, Muslim, Hebraic, and Freemasonry symbols. The artifacts were initially […]
The rise of car travel in the 40s, 50s and 60s meant that thousands of people were traversing the broad expanses of the Southwest looking for new landscapes and adventure. As the cars sped past, restaurants, motels, curio shops and gas stations needed large, bright signs to make an impression. This informative and entertaining visual […]
Thursday October 20th ASU Ethnic Studies Week - Entre Sueños Community Conversation 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Arizona Humanities - 1242 N. Central Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85004 Join a community conversation in response to the October 19th storytelling event. In partnership with ASU Ethnic Studies Week, American Friends Service Committee, Justice that Works, and sheworXX
The Museum of Northern Arizona presents Celebracions de la Gente in Flagstaff. This weekend-long event offers insightful heritage programs, music, art, Day of the Dead inspired crafts for the kids, and more. Saturday & Sunday, October 22 & 23 9:00am - 5:00pm Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N. Ft. Valley Rd. -Â Flagstaff, AZ 86001 Click […]
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