All events are in Central time unless specified.

Tuesday, September 17

Activity

My Time Among the Whites: An Evening with Jennine Capó Crucet

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5:00 pm
Location: Wick Alumni Center
Join us for a reading and reception in celebration of Jennine Capó Crucet’s new book. Sponsored by the Department of English, Office of the Executive Vice chancellor, and Office of Research & Economic Development.
Activity

Study at Sheldon

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5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Sheldon Museum of Art
Sheldon’s Great Hall will be transformed into a great study hall just for students. Fuel up with snacks and find inspiration throughout the galleries. Free coffee from The Coffee House will keep you energized. Healthy treats for brain power. Extra …
Lecture

“From the Front Lines: Human Rights, Sex Trafficking, & the Survival of the Yazidi People”

Conversation with Nadia Murad

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6:00 pm
Location: Lied Center for Performing Arts
Nadia Murad, co-recipient of the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize, is a leading advocate for survivors of genocide and sexual violence. Nadia’s peaceful life was savagely interrupted in 2014 when Daesh attacked her homeland in Sinjar—to ethnically cleanse …