Exhibiting Resistance: Freedom on the Move at Whitney Plantation Museum
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University of New Orleans history professor Mary Niall Mitchell, who is director of the Midlo Center for New Orleans Studies at UNO, has been awarded a nearly $55,000 grant to help create an exhibit at the Whitney Plantation Museum that will include a specialized tour and curriculum material.
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On Wednesday, February 8th, the School of Education and DEI@UNO presented “Supporting Black Students in New Orleans: Perspectives of Educational Leaders,” featuring these local education notables as panelists: Dr. Alice Cryler-Sumler, School Counseling & Student Support Specialist, St. Charles Parish; Dr. Bennetta Horne, Assistant Dean for Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Tulane University School of Medicine; Brittany Smith, Principal, Hynes Charter School-UNO; Dr. Rolland Bullard, Vice President for Student Success, Dillard University; and Dr. Sharon Clark, School Director, Sophie B. Wright High School.
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As part of her goal to expand the number of UNO Black author webinars on topics related to Social/Financial/Environmental Justice, associate professor Michelle M. Thompson has confirmed that Majora Carter will present to her spring 2023 URBN 4100/5100 Gentrification in Historic Districts course, PLUS and to students in the Ph.D. in Justice Studies program. The discussion will be later in the spring after Thompson’s students have read Majora's book, "Reclaiming Your Community: You Don’t Have to Move out of Your Neighborhood to Live in a Better One."
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PLUS associate professor Michelle M. Thompson and her husband Kevin Thompson created Cross World Africa in 2008. She still serves as a volunteer and assists with specific on-going projects. This month, Michelle and Kevin separately launched a Thompson Family Student-Athlete Scholarship Program that focuses on needy and talented girls entering Kenyan high schools. Their goal is to provide support for their promising athletic abilities coupled with academic competency. Many of the students in the Cross World Africa Scholarship Project also seek higher education in the United States.
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UNO's Film Program Gets 'World-Class' Upgrades With Help From $172K State Grant
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The eclectic room that University of New Orleans computer and film equipment technician Aaron Rushin shows to visitors used to be a storage closet. Now, with the help of a $172,000 state grant and the imagination of film studies professor James Roe, it stores a journey into sound.
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The UNO Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (UNO CLACS) was delighted to host the inaugural Disaster Researchers in Place Workshop February 10-12. The workshop was sponsored by the Social Science Research Council (SSRC).
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UNO's Justin Maxwell, associate professor of playwriting, has been keeping busy lately. His book tentatively titled "The Playwright's Toolbox: How to Build and Fix New Plays" is under contract with Applause Books. It should be on shelves in spring 2024. In addition, his play "Your Lithopedion" will be available this May as a stand-alone book by Next Stages Press. Congratulations on both publications!
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Support UNO's Model UN Students Through Crowdfunding
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Your contributions will enable UNO students to participate in an exciting simulation of United Nations activity involving thousands of students to be held in New York City in March. There, our many debating and resolution-writing sessions will culminate in a final meeting in the General Assembly Hall of the United Nations headquarters building itself. Gifts will help fund airfare, lodging and conference costs to allow more students to attend this life-changing event.
GIVE HERE or text UNOMUN to 71777.
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Alumna Kiki Baker Barnes is the Trailblazing Commissioner of the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference
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University of New Orleans alumna Kiki Baker Barnes (1997 Bachelor of General Studies and 2014 Doctorate of Educational Administration) is a consummate competitor whose tenacity pushes her to search for solutions, instead of reach for excuses. The former standout UNO basketball player and record-setting triple jumper is now the trailblazing commissioner for the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference.
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Angela D. Brooks '99, FAICP, a Chicago resident, begins her term as president of the American Planning Association (APA), a 41,000-member organization committed to advancing better and more just communities through good planning.
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Children’s Nature Playscape named Nora Seilheimer '19 who has family ties in the Kalamazoo area, as its first executive director.
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Children’s Museum Houston Board appointed Rayanne Darensbourg '96 as CEO. Darensbourg brings more than 20 years of experience in the non-profit and education sectors to her new role, including her most recent position as Chief Operating Officer of the Neuhaus Education Center.
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Funders’ Committee for Civic Participation will host a talk entitled, "Examining the Shameful History of Black Voter Disenfranchisement," a virtual discussion. The talk will be moderated by FCCP Executive Director LaShanda A. Jackson and will feature Dr. Raphael Cassimere, Jr., UNO professor of American Constitutional and African-American History.
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The Austrian Marshall Plan Center for European Studies will host a discussion on the history of games and how they came to be a part of history. Dr. Eva Pfanzelter, visiting professor in the Department of History and Philosophy, will address the topic “History and (Digital) Game Studies” at 12:30 p.m. on March 8th in the International Center, Student Lounge, Room IC 133.
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UNO associate professor Brian Beabout will be discussing Tulane political science professor J. Celest Lay's new book on New Orleans School reform at The New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane. Dr. Beabout’s panel will be held 10AM on Fri. March 10th in the Jennifer and Sean Reilley Stage in the ROTC Building at Tulane University. All Book Festival events are free and open to the public. https://bookfest.tulane.edu/welcome/
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| WHEN: Saturday, March 25
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
WHERE: The Cove at UNO
2000 Lakeshore Drive
CRAWFISH (non-seafood & vegetarian options available) • Live DJ • Crawfish Peeling Contest • Kids Zone • UNO Arts Village • Sponsor and alumni group tents • and much more!
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Washington, DC-Area Alumni: Meet Us @ City Tap House
WHEN: Tuesday, April 18 | 5:30 - 8 p.m.
WHERE: City Tap House, Dupont Circle
1250 Connecticut Ave, NW
Stop by after work and catch up with UNO President John Nicklow! We'll have light appetizers, drinks and lots of fun with your fellow UNO alumni. No cost to attend.
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New York City-Area Alumni: Meet Us @ Butter
WHEN: Thursday, April 20 | 5:30 - 8 p.m.
WHERE: Butter Restaurant, Midtown
70 W. 45th Street, NYC
Stop by after work and catch up with UNO President John Nicklow! We'll have light appetizers, drinks and lots of fun with your fellow UNO alumni. No cost to attend.
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