Events
By on March 15, 2013
Inuit Films: Sharing Our Stories VIP Reception and Free Screening at the Guthrie Theater Monday, March 18, 2013 Please join the Will Steger Foundation, the Consulate General of Canada in Minneapolis, Guthrie Theater, and the Minnesota International Center for a reception and evening of free films: VIP Reception 6:00-7:00 PM...
By on March 8, 2013
This year's Humphrey Public Leadership Awards will honor several remarkable individuals and institutions that have taken extraordinary measures to advance human welfare in the context of globalization. PUBLIC LEADERSHIP AWARD FOR INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIANISM António Guterres, the former Portuguese Prime Minister, who now serves as United Nations High Commissioner for...
By on March 6, 2013
Thursday, March 14, 2013 Noon Cowles Auditorium, Humphrey School of Public Affairs •Hear from advocates on the ground regarding current developments in immigration reform efforts •Celebrate the achievements of the winners of the 2013 Immigrant of Distinction Award •Unite and strategize with fellow advocates RSVP Sponsored by: American Immigrant Lawyers'...
By on March 1, 2013
These are some films that have come in thru my inbox -- please send additional ones that you think might be of interest to the HHH community to dfitzpatrick@umn.edu Around Town Advocates for Human Rights Women's Human Rights Film Series Screening Sarabah March 5 7:00 p.m. Metropolitan State University Founders...
By on March 1, 2013
Get away from your desk and join us beginning next Wednesday March 6th, 4-5 p.m. for the first session of our trial month of HHH yoga. As part of our ongoing efforts to create an inclusive, healthy, welcoming community we will be offering free yoga for all interested members of...
By on March 1, 2013
Originally published in the Global Notes blog. April 10, 2013 10:00 am-12 Noon Pomeroy Student-Alumni Center, Rm. 215 University of Minnesota St. Paul Campus 1964 Fitch Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108 Dr. Grace Mose. Professor of Women's Studies at Kenyatta University in Kenya East Africa, will speak April 10, 2013,...
By on March 1, 2013
Bi(sexuality) 101 Wed, April 10th 1pm-3pm Appleby Hall 41 Ally 201 (St Paul) Thurs, March 14th 2pm-4pm Ruttan Hall B42 Trans(gender) 101 Fri, April 19th 10am-12pm Appleby Hall 41 The University of Minnesota GLBTA Program's Spring 2013 Ally Trainings are designed to: • Increase knowledge about GLBTQIA identities • Explore...
By on March 1, 2013
Libby Sharrow, Humphrey School grad and Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Political Science, will be presenting her dissertation research as part of The Gender, Sexuality, Power and Politics Colloquium. Friday, March 8, 2013 12:30pm 1450 Social Science Tower Libby's abstract:"How does public policy come to affect social and political...
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Tuesday, March 26, 2013 3 to 5 p.m. Humphrey Forum New Deal Ruins is about the large-scale reduction in commitment to public housing in the United States since the 1990s. Housing policy currently emphasizes the demolition of public housing and the redevelopment of previously low-income neighborhoods. This policy change...
By on February 22, 2013
WPP Happy Hour: Best practices in professional development Gender and Communication with UofM Debate Coach Dave Hellwich March 8 (4-6 p.m., Humphrey School Commons) Mixing, hour and a half of info and practice, and more mixing. In her blog post "Women and Public Speaking: Listen Up!" debater Ariela Schnyer summarizes...
By on February 22, 2013
Freeman Lecture February 26, 12:45 to 2 p.m. Stassen Room (Room 170) Humphrey School of Public Affairs Professor Myers is the special editor of an upcoming edition of the Review of Black Political Economy on the political economy of race and ethnicity in China. He will introduce seminar participants to...
By on February 4, 2013
WPP Happy Hour: Feminist Art! February 15, 3:30 p.m., Humphrey Atrium (Note special time and location) Meet us in the Humphrey School Atrium at 3:30 p.m. (the Gallery closes at 4:30 p.m.). We'll walk over to the "Feminist Art: Then and Now" exhibit at the T.R. Anderson Gallery/Wilson Library (4th...
By on February 4, 2013
This Spring, universities across the United States, Canada, and Europe will conduct their respective Islam Awareness Weeks (IAW), an annual series of activities, competitions, and lectures designed to foster ties between the Muslim and non-Muslim communities. Myself and the other six members of the IAW Committee ask for your help...
By on February 4, 2013
Former Prime Minister Dr. Abdiweli Mohamed Ali Friday, February 8 2:30-4:30pm: Small group meeting with Dr. Ali, open to students. Please email vang0943@umn.edu if you would like to attend. 5 - 7 p.m. Public Talk Humphrey School of Public Affairs - Cowles Auditorium 301 19th Avenue South, Minneapolis A successful...
By on January 23, 2013
International Perspectives on Gender: A Brown Bag Lunch Series Sponsored by the Center on Women and Public Policy and the International Fellows Program Noon to 1:30 p.m. International Fellows Lounge, Basement, Humphrey Center Please bring your lunch and join us for a community conversation lead by women international fellows and...
By on January 23, 2013
Join other men and male-identified individuals in the University Men's Network to generate progressive ideas about healthy masculinity. February 7, 2013 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Club Room Yudof Hall Register The University Men's Network is an open group of male-identified students, staff, and faculty members, as well as alumni...
By on January 23, 2013
Call for papers. The Consortium for Hmong Studies between the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and the University of Wisconsin-Madison will be hosting the conference Hmong Across Borders on October 4-5, 2013 at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. This interdisciplinary international conference will focus on current, innovative research on the Hmong...
By on January 23, 2013
You won't want to miss this WPP Best Practices in Professional Development Happy Hour on Gender and Negotiation Friday, February 1 4 - 6 p.m. Commons (205 Humphrey Center) Do you have questions on how to negotiate salary? Do you ever wonder how you can ask for a change in...
By on November 29, 2012
Friday, November 30 4-6 p.m. Humphrey School Commons Some commentators have proclaimed "The End of Men;" join us for a discussion on how definitions of masculinity in our society are evolving and how these definitions contribute to well-being across the gender spectrum. If you don't have enough to read and...
By on November 29, 2012
December 6 4:30 - 6 p.m. Humphrey Forum This Special Event is a collaboration between the Humphrey Diversity Committee's Recruitment and Retention Working Group, the Center for Integrative Leadership and the Center on Women and Public Policy. Join us for a viewing of the documentary Invisible produced by Minnesota teen...
