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October 2009: All events are FREE!
| Friday, 10/2/09 | Noon | Lunch Time Flicks: A Seat at the Drum A Seat at the Drum follows an American Indian journalist on his journey to Los Angeles where he joins the nation’s largest Native American Community. They film addresses some of the underlying challenges faced by urban Indian communities. |
AMU 111 |
| Thursday, 10/8/09 | Noon | Susan Applegate Krouse, Associate Professor of Anthropology American Indians and the Great War Susan Applegate Krouse conducts research focused on urban American Indian communities, particularly issues affecting women. She also carries out ethnohistorical research and recently completed a monograph on American Indian veterans of World War I, focusing on their efforts to acquire United States citizenship following their military service. Dr. Krouse has also worked with MSU colleagues to investigate the health status of American Indians and Latinos in the City of Lansing, Michigan. She is the director of the American Indian Studies Program at Michigan State University. |
AMU 157 |
| Monday, 10/12/09 | 7 p.m. | Wisconsin Dells Singers and Dancers The Wisconsin Dells Singers were founded in 1976 by the Funmaker family. Since then, these performers have been traveling the Midwest sharing the Ho Chunk tradition through their songs, dance, and rich stories. This performance will offer a chance for Marquette students to not only learn about the Ho Chunk Nation but also have a little fun. |
AMU 163 |
| Friday, 10/16/09 | Noon | Lunch Time Flicks: End of A Seat at the Drum and first half of Spiral of Fire Spiral of Fire follows author Leanne Howe to North Carolina. The film shows the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and how a mix of tourism, community, and cultural preservation is key to the tribe’s health in the 21st century. |
AMU 111 |
| Wednesday, 10/21/09 thru Sunday, 10/25/09 |
Fall Break | Civil Rights Pilgrimage The 2nd Civil Rights Pilgrimage will be taking place over fall break of this year. The Pilgrimage is an educational adventure that gives Marquette students the opportunity to learn about and reflect on the events of the Civil Rights Movement. This year the pilgrimage will involve a $200 fee for any student who wishes to attend. Applications will be available in the beginning of September and due September 24 with a deposit. Final payment for those attending will be due by October 8. Anyone attending the Pilgrimage will be asked to attend two informational sessions in October. For further information please contact the Office of Student Development Intercultural Programs. Cosponsored with Manresa. |
Contact the Office of Student Development |
| Friday, 10/30/09 | Noon | Lunch Time Flicks: Second half of Spiral of Fire |
AMU 111 |
All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise stated. For more information, contact each sponsor.
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