Events
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August 31, 2020
Fall Innovation Series Session 4: Design Thinking Deep Dive Part I
In this session, you will learn more about what Design Thinking really is, the history of the popular methodology and how to get started with the Design Thinking process.
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August 31, 2020
Fall Innovation Series Session 3: Innovation Skills That Pay The Bills
In this session, we will examine why job skills are shifting, what skills are becoming increasingly important and how to develop creativity and innovation skills within your organization.
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August 31, 2020
Fall Innovation Series Session 2: Beg, Borrow and Steal
In this session you will learn about famous innovation thieves, where ideas come from, how you might steal from nature and three tools to borrow for your problem-solving tool box.
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August 10, 2020
Gabis Arboretum Q&A: Facebook Live
Do you have a question about gardening or is something in your garden not working how you thought it would? Join Nikky Witkowski for a live Q&A on August 27th at 12 p.m. CST and get your questions answered.
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August 7, 2020
How to Talk About Race in the 21st Century
Join Kim Scipes for a discussion on How to Talk About Race in the 21st Century. What is the global context for race? What is the connection between race and colonialism? How can we understand individual and systemic racism?
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August 7, 2020
Media Framing and the Politics of Racism
Join Lee Artz for a discussion on Media Framing and the Politics of Racism. How do media frame police violence and protests? How do media promote politician reforms and silence black voices for systemic change? How do media represent race relations?
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August 7, 2020
Join Nicky Jackson and Roosevelt Glen for a discussion on Race and Wrongful Convictions. How is the criminal justice system racially biased? What practices by police and courts express and affect race inequality? What actions might challenge wrongful convictions?
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August 7, 2020
The Return of Black-Led Grassroots Politics
Join Glen Ford for a discussion on The Return of Black-Led Grassroots Politics. What are the structures and practices of racism in the US? How do protests, defunding police, and removing statues address inequality? What do protests accomplish?
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June 18, 2020
One Book One Community: A Discussion with Anthony Ray Hinton
Join us for discussion and dialogue with Anthony Ray Hinton, author of the book “The Sun Does Shine: How I Found Life, Freedom, and Justice.”
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May 26, 2020
Leadership in Action: Parents and the COVID-19 Pandemic
How can parents best guide themselves and those they care about through these turbulent times? Dr. Alyssa Westring will help you gain a greater sense of purpose, control and connection as you strive to meet the demands of your "new normal."
