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A Century of Ideas: Cultural Bodies- America and the 1960s
Thursday, July 26
9:00a
Continuing Education and Conference Center, University of Minnesota, St Paul
Minnesota Historical Society curator Brian Horrigan and University of Minnesota professor John Wright take a fresh look at the tumultuous 1960s, using the human body as metaphor.
Continuing Education and Conference Center, University of Minnesota, St Paul
Minnesota Historical Society curator Brian Horrigan and University of Minnesota professor John Wright take a fresh look at the tumultuous 1960s, using the human body as metaphor.
A Century of Ideas: The Politics of the New Deal
Tuesday, July 17
9:00a
Continuing Education and Conference Center, University of Minnesota, St Paul
Celebrated historian Hy Berman explores the 1930's New Deal experience and its legacy today.
Continuing Education and Conference Center, University of Minnesota, St Paul
Celebrated historian Hy Berman explores the 1930's New Deal experience and its legacy today.
A Century of Ideas: The Jazz Age
Thursday, July 12
9:00a
University of Minnesota St. Paul Student Center Theater, St Paul
Musician Butch Thompson discusses--and demonstrates--the distinctive sounds of ragtime and early American jazz.
University of Minnesota St. Paul Student Center Theater, St Paul
Musician Butch Thompson discusses--and demonstrates--the distinctive sounds of ragtime and early American jazz.
A Century of Ideas: The Atomic Age
Thursday, July 19
9:00a
Continuing Education and Conference Center, University of Minnesota, St Paul
University of Minnesota professor James Kakalios uses comic books and science fiction films to explain the physics of the atomic bomb and the nature of radioactivity.
Continuing Education and Conference Center, University of Minnesota, St Paul
University of Minnesota professor James Kakalios uses comic books and science fiction films to explain the physics of the atomic bomb and the nature of radioactivity.
A Century of Ideas: The Nuclear Family in the Nuclear Age
Tuesday, July 24
9:00a
Continuing Education and Conference Center, University of Minnesota, St Paul
University of Minnesota Regents Professor Elaine Tyler May looks at family life in 1950s Cold War America and considers its legacy in a post-9/11 society.
Continuing Education and Conference Center, University of Minnesota, St Paul
University of Minnesota Regents Professor Elaine Tyler May looks at family life in 1950s Cold War America and considers its legacy in a post-9/11 society.
A Century of Ideas: The Global Economic Crisis Through the Lens of History
Thursday, Aug 9
9:00a
Continuing Education and Conference Center, University of Minnesota, St Paul
Federal Reserve Bank adviser and University of Minnesota professor Timothy Kehoe asks: Is it possible to keep financial history from repeating itself by looking at today's global economic crisis through the len
Continuing Education and Conference Center, University of Minnesota, St Paul
Federal Reserve Bank adviser and University of Minnesota professor Timothy Kehoe asks: Is it possible to keep financial history from repeating itself by looking at today's global economic crisis through the len
A Century of Ideas: Entering the Digital Era
Thursday, Aug 2
9:00a
Continuing Education and Conference Center, University of Minnesota, St Paul
Join author and radio host John Moe as he discusses the social and political impact of the digital era.
Continuing Education and Conference Center, University of Minnesota, St Paul
Join author and radio host John Moe as he discusses the social and political impact of the digital era.
A Century of Ideas: Putting Women's Rights on the Political Agenda
Tuesday, July 31
9:00a
Continuing Education and Conference Center, University of Minnesota, St Paul
Feminist activist Arvonne Fraser, University of Minnesota faculty member Kathryn Pearson, and journalist Lori Sturdevant host a lively discussion about the historic milestones, political realities, and current
Continuing Education and Conference Center, University of Minnesota, St Paul
Feminist activist Arvonne Fraser, University of Minnesota faculty member Kathryn Pearson, and journalist Lori Sturdevant host a lively discussion about the historic milestones, political realities, and current
A Century of Ideas: The Stem Cell Biorenaissance
Tuesday, Aug 7
9:00a
Continuing Education and Conference Center, University of Minnesota, St Paul
University of Minnesota Medical School professor Dr. Leo Furcht highlights stem cell research's scientific advances, battles for funding, and most promising developments.
Continuing Education and Conference Center, University of Minnesota, St Paul
University of Minnesota Medical School professor Dr. Leo Furcht highlights stem cell research's scientific advances, battles for funding, and most promising developments.
A Century of Ideas: Radio and the Birth of Mass Communications
Tuesday, July 10
9:00a
Continuing Education and Conference Center, University of Minnesota, St Paul
MPR's Steve Nelson and University of Minnesota professor emeritus Donald Browne examine the 20th century's mass communication revolution.
Continuing Education and Conference Center, University of Minnesota, St Paul
MPR's Steve Nelson and University of Minnesota professor emeritus Donald Browne examine the 20th century's mass communication revolution.
