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Careers for Humanists
FeaturedCurtin 175 3243 N Downer Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesJoin the Center for 21st Century Studies (C21) at UW-Milwaukee for a panel discussion featuring emerging- and mid-career professionals who have put their humanities training to work across industries and disciplines. You’ll hear from humanities degree-holders currently working in their chosen fields about the …
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Día de los Muertos Festival at Forest Home Cemetery and Arboretum
Forest Home Cemetery and Arboretum 2405 W Forest Home Ave., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United StatesJoin Human Club for a trip to Forest Home Cemetery and Arboretum to celebrate Día de los Muertos on Saturday, October 24th. This festival is free to attend and features traditional music with mariachis and a DJ, local dance groups, vendors at …
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Searching for Beer Ghosts in in Archives, Cemeteries, Fields, and Forests
American Geographical Society Library 2311 E Hartford Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesWater, malt, yeast, and hops: these are essential ingredients of beer. Hops, specifically, play an outsized role in determining its flavor and aroma. In her new book, Beer Ghosts: In Search of Lost Hops and the Women Who Grew Them, Jennifer …
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Book Talk: Muslims in Milwaukee: Placemaking, Belonging, and Activism
American Geographical Society Library 2311 E Hartford Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesMuslims in Milwaukee explores the everyday lives, identities, and activism of Muslims in a midsized Midwestern city. Milwaukee is one of America’s most segregated cities, yet within its boundaries, a vibrant Muslim community is reshaping narratives and embodied practices of …