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Ida Cordelia Beam Distinguished Visiting Professor Lecture with Damion Thomas promotional image

Ida Cordelia Beam Distinguished Visiting Professor Lecture with Damion Thomas

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 6:00pm to 7:00pm
University of Iowa Main Library
The University of Iowa Libraries and the Department of American Studies welcome all to attend a lecture in Shambaugh Auditorium by Ida Cordelia Beam Distinguished Visiting Professor Damion Thomas. In his talk, entitled "Leveling the Playing Field: Sports at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture,” Thomas will provide a behind-the-scenes look at the sports gallery at the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. Since opening in...
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How Libraries Foster Civic Engagement

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Virtual
Sam Helmick highlights the crucial role library professionals play in fostering civic engagement by ensuring equitable access to information and resources related to the electoral process. By empowering communities with knowledge and tools, libraries serve as vital hubs and library professional serve as essential connectors for informed participation in democracy. Sam Helmick has served as a library worker for over fifteen years. As Iowa City Public Library's Community & Access Services...
Curator Talk with Tim Barrett: Japanese Pocket Lanterns promotional image

Curator Talk with Tim Barrett: Japanese Pocket Lanterns

Friday, October 11, 2024 3:30pm to 5:00pm
University of Iowa Main Library
Talk with Tim Barrett about his exhibit "Japanese Pocket Lanterns."
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