Why do so many physicists compare the universe to an orchestra? Why did Einstein use his violin playing to enhance his contemplation of the workings of the cosmos? The connection […]
Friday, August 20, 2021 - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm (AZ) A VIRTUAL SEMINAR SPEAKER: Dennis and Judy Shepard In October 1998, Judy and Dennis Shepard lost their 21-year old […]
We come from different places and backgrounds. Our life experiences and backgrounds can affect the way we see the world and each other, for better or worse. What is implicit […]
Recent research on the frequency of mass shootings indicates that they are becoming more common and more deadly. A mass shooting is defined as four or more people (excluding the […]
Consider the taco, that favorite treat, a staple of Mexican and Mexican American cooking and an old standby on an Arizonan’s plate. The corn in the tortilla comes from Mexico, […]
When a new highway is built—who does it benefit? Which communities are connected, and which communities are broken apart? Whose properties and which groups of people are valued? How has […]
Using headlines, editorials, advertisements, and photojournalism, Sativa Peterson of the State of Arizona Research Library will give a free, interactive presentation introducing attendees to Arizona's historical newspapers. Learn about some […]
I’m Not Leaving Friday, September 10, 2021 - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm (AZ) A VIRTUAL SEMINAR SPEAKER: Rwandan Genocide Upstander, Carl Wilkens Why did Carl Wilkens decide to remain […]
The term systemic racism is being used a lot these days by political pundits and ordinary people. What is the notion of systemic racism? What are the key definitions that […]
A discussion with Ana Antone (Tohono O’odham), Community Representative, Ce:dagi Wahia (Pozo Verde) Village, Sonora, Mexico The Indigenous Interests Online Presentation Series is designed to provide an avenue for communication […]
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