Universal Questions: Mapping the Skies Through Time  

American Geographical Society Library, Golda Meir Library 2311 E. Hartford Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Exhibit, American Geographical Society Library Mapping the stars as they rotate through the night sky is an ancient art practiced by people all over the world.  The ways people talk about space change over time thanks to scientific discoveries, but …

Indigenous Photographers

Daniel M. Soref Learning Commons, Golda Meir Library

The UWM Union Art Gallery is presenting Swinomish and Tulalip photographer Matika Wilbur's exhibition "Seeds of Culture: The Portraits and Voices of Native American Women," November 16 through December 15. The exhibition is based on Wilbur's 2023 New York Tims Best Seller Project 562: …

Silent Books: Sharing Wordless Picture Books across Cultures and Languages

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In recognition of Human Rights Day, please join us for a virtual talk by Deborah Soria (Silent Books Project Director, Biblioteca IBBY lampedusa) on "Silent Books:  Sharing Wordless Picture Books across Cultures and Languages" on Monday, December 11, 2023 at …

Chancellor’s Study Break

Daniel M. Soref Learning Commons, Golda Meir Library

You are invited to visit with Chancellor Mone and enjoy free donut holes, coffee, tea, and hot chocolate for as long as supplies last, on Monday, December 18 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Daniel M. Soref Learning …

Great Books Virtual Roundtable Discussion

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Mencius The Works of Mencius, Books 1 & 2, translated by James Legge. (ca. 300 BCE) No expertise or prerequisites are required. We only ask that you read the selected texts. INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE ZOOM SESSION If you think you …

Celebrate Black Art

Daniel M. Soref Learning Commons, Golda Meir Library

An exhibition, "Celebrate Black Art,” is on view in the Daniel M. Soref Learning Commons February 1-29, 2024. Join us in commemorating Black History Month as we pay tribute to the rich heritage of Black Art and Artists. February's exhibit …

Black History Month Pop Up Exhibits

Golda Meir Library 2311 E. Hartford Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Come celebrate and learn with us at our Black History Month pop up exhibits in the American Geographical Society Library, Archives, and Special Collections! The exhibits are open Monday through Friday, February 1 through February 29, during the three collections' …

Writing for the Underground: A Talk by Neil Horsky

American Geographical Society Library, Golda Meir Library 2311 E. Hartford Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Neil Horsky -- an artist and an adjunct instructor at UWM and at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design -- will talk about his work as an arts journalist at an independent newspaper, The Boston Compass, and how audience demographics …

Great Books Virtual Roundtable Discussion

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Anne Frank The Diary of a Young Girl, 12 June - 22 December 1942, translated by Susan Massotty, 1997. (1947) No expertise or prerequisites are required. We only ask that you read the selected text. INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE ZOOM SESSION …