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Legacies of the Past: Arizona Women Who Made History

Yavapai College, Clarkdale Campus Room M-137 601 Black Hills Drive, Clarkdale, AZ, United States

From artists and healers, teachers and entrepreneurs, women who plowed the land and those who were instrumental in establishing laws for the new territory of Arizona. Many early Arizona women became known for their fortitude in the face of adversity, their confrontation of extraordinary and sometimes dangerous situations, their adventuresome spirits, and their dedication to […]

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Ancient Southwestern Native American Pottery

Casa Malpais Archaeological Park & Museum 418 E Main St., Springerville, AZ, United States

In this presentation, Mr. Dart shows and discusses Native American ceramic styles that characterized specific peoples and eras in the U.S. Southwest prior to about 1450, and talks about how archaeologists use pottery for dating archaeological sites and interpreting ancient lifeways. He discusses the importance of context in archaeology, such as how things people make […]

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Borders, Walls, and Immigration

Douglas Public Library 560 E. 10th St., Douglas, AZ, United States

Immigration is one of the most divisive issues facing our country and our state. Who comes in and out of the U.S., and how? Do current immigration laws effectively promote national security and economic prosperity, without compromising human and civil rights? In Arizona border security and immigration policies are more than media and political talking […]

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The Diamond Jubilee of Cadet Nurses in Arizona: Stories of Service

Scottsdale Mustang Library 10101 N 90th St, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

July 1, 2018, marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps, an innovation for its time that addressed an acute healthcare delivery crisis during World War II. This presentation draws from the voices of those who participated in the program. Participants will have the opportunity to view and discuss Cadet […]

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Art and the Grand Canyon

Northern Arizona University - Assembly Hall Cline Hall 1001 S. Knoles Dr., Flagstaff, AZ, United States

Grand Canyon National Park Centennial Perspectives: A Lecture Series--Bruce Aiken Spend an evening with renowned artist and 33-year National Park Service veteran Bruce Aiken.  Awe and majesty come to mind when picturing the beauty of the Grand Canyon. Listen to his stories of living and painting in the Grand Canyon. FREE Admission Complimentary Parking in […]

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Arizona Place Names: Our Map and How It Got That Way

Phippen Museum 4701 N Hwy 89, Prescott, AZ, United States

Place names are like fossil poetry. They afford a kind of folk history, a snapshot in time that enables us to read in them a record of important events, and reconstruct something of the members of a culture at the time they assigned names to the places they saw. The United States has over 3.5 […]

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The Spread of Fake News: Is there a vaccine for that?

Desert Broom Library 29710 N. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek, AZ, United States

Like a virus, fake news catches on erratically, intensely, and swiftly, and can leave the American public feeling dazed and confused. How can media producers and consumers cure the spread of this false-information outbreak? What steps are technology and media companies taking? How can we protect ourselves and maintain a healthy dose of democratic discourse […]

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The spread of fake news: Is there a vaccine for that?

Florence Community Library 778 N. Main St., Florence, AZ, United States

Like a virus, fake news catches on erratically, intensely, and swiftly, and can leave the American public feeling dazed and confused. How can media producers and consumers cure the spread of this false-information outbreak? What steps are technology and media companies taking? How can we protect ourselves and maintain a healthy dose of democratic discourse […]

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The spread of fake news: Is there a vaccine for that?

Yuma County Library - Main Library 2951 S. 21st Dr., Yuma, AZ, United States

Like a virus, fake news catches on erratically, intensely, and swiftly, and can leave the American public feeling dazed and confused. How can media producers and consumers cure the spread of this false-information outbreak? What steps are technology and media companies taking? How can we protect ourselves and maintain a healthy dose of democratic discourse […]

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On the Road Since 1925: The Colorful History of Arizona Highways Magazine

La Posada Hotel 303 E. Second St., Winslow, AZ, United States

The first issue of Arizona Highways magazine was published in April, 1925. In this presentation, former publisher Win Holden will share the fascinating story of how a brochure produced by the Arizona Highway Department evolved into one of the most respected and revered publications in the world. With annual economic impact of over $65 million, […]

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