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Nebraska Lecture featuring John Sorensen

“Grace and Edith Abbott: Nebraska’s Social Justice Sisters

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Time:
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Great Plains Art Museum
1155 Q Street
Lincoln NE 68588
Contact:
Lisa Maupin, (402) 472-0030, lmaupin2@unl.edu
John Sorensen, Grace Abbott scholar, author and friend of the University, will present “Grace and Edith Abbott: Nebraska’s Social Justice Sisters.” Sorensen will explore the significance of the Abbott sisters and their lasting impact on the University, Lincoln and Nebraska.

The talk is the third installment in a series of 12 Nebraska Lectures in 2019, part of the university’s celebration of its 150th anniversary this year. The lectures will focus on unique aspects of Nebraska and the university.

A reception will follow the lecture.

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