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CEO, founder of Empowering A Green Environment and Economy shares perspective on environmental justice at UW Arboretum

Join the Norwalk Historical Society on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at 5:30pm via Zoom for “A Virtual Chat with Mary E. Woolley – Activist & Educator” with guest presenter, Dr. Darla Shaw - professor emeritus of education and women’s studies at WCSU. Dr. Shaw, who is known for taking on the roles of various historical women, will bring Mary E. Woolley to life during this virtual presentation. There is a suggested donation of $5.00 and registration is required at www.norwalkhistoricalsoci...

ECTEL Amps up Public Engagement while Observing its 21st Anniversary May 4, 2021 Share this post: The importance of electronic communications has become more apparent since the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic. Service providers and regulators around the globe are expected to ensure customers are connected virtually considering the heightened restrictions to keep the disease at bay through social distancing. The Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL), the regulatory body advis...

Museum extends spring series to include two new virtual lectures Published by twalro@presspub... on Sun, 04/04/2021 - 6:53pm By:  Tammy Walro         Due to the success of its previous presentations, the National Museum of the Great Lakes is announcing the addition of two more lectures to their 2021 Spring Virtual Lecture Series.         The first added lecture, titled “An Illustrated History of the Soo Locks,” will take place Wednesday, A...

A selection of virtual and in-person cultural events happening at the University this weekend and next week A performance by renowned pianist Robin Spielberg, a virtual presentation from actor Sean Astin and a conversation with groundbreaking sports writer Claire Smith are among the cultural highlights taking place at Penn State this weekend and next week.Image: Robin Spielberg Things to Do at Penn State: March 11-18 March 10, 2021 Whats happening at Penn State? Heres a look at some of the cult...

Reply in Connecticut, Virtual Lecture by Natalie Belanger Tuesday, March 9, 7:00 pm. Free How did the women of Connecticut work for – or against – the right to vote? Natalie Belanger looks at photos, letters, and pamphlets from Connecticut Historical Societys collection to understand one of the most hard-fought political battles of American history. Youll learn about suffragists like Katharine Houghton Hepburn, Mary Townsend Seymour, and Isabella Beecher Hooker, as well as Connecticut women...

Event Description Endangered Beauty - an Exhibit of Illinois’ Endangered Species March 5 - May 2 Virtual Lecture with the artist Carol Freeman on March 5th at 7 PM The Endangered Beauty is an evolving and ongoing travelling exhibit of original Carol Freeman images of endangered species showcasing the diversity and richness of wildlife in Illinois. Stop into Severson Dells Nature Center between March 5th and May 2nd to view these exquisite photographs - you can also pick up a copy of Carol�...

Hudson Reporter 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm A Virtual Lecture by Noah Isenberg Although the legendary, award-winning Hollywood picture Casablanca (1942) has been called “everyone’s favorite émigré film,” in the memorable quip by the late film scholar Thomas Elsaesser, rarely is it discussed in this vein. Drawing on extensive research undertaken for his best-selling book We’ll Always Have Casablanca: The Life, Legend, and Afterlife of Hollywood’s Most Beloved Movie ...

New York Stage and Film Commits $100,000 to Support Artists with NEXUS Initiative New York Stage and Film, considered “one of the preeminent incubators for theater in the country,” has committed $100,000 to their new NEXUS Initiative that brings together 20 multi-hyphenate artists to explore the question “where does story exist at the intersection of stage and film?” Through this inaugural program, NYSAF will offer direct support to these artists – each participant receives $5,000 and...

Feb. 22, at 4:30 p.m., via Zoom (register) — "Being Black in Bridgerton: An Examination of Race, Colorism, and Stereotyping," hosted by the Gender Equity Center. The hit Netflix series "Bridgerton" has been praised for its casting of Black characters in the roles of English royals, nobles, aristocrats and tradespeople. However, when we examine the characters and their storylines, is such casting as progressive as it seems on the surface? Join us for clips of the series and a discussion of ra...