It was on 27 October, 1877, that American artist Walt Kuhn (seen above in self-portrait) was born into a working class neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY. His experiences in this rough and tumble waterfront environment would …
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October Congress Meeting
The University Staff Congress met this week and heard from numerous speakers, including Lauren Hasselbacher, campus Title IX Coordinator. In addition, members of Congress were provided with details on the Gap Analysis and what recommendations …
A Nation in Crisis
16 October marks the birthday of Paul Rose in 1943. Rose was a leader of the Chenier cell of the Front du libération du Québec. Known as the FLQ, this militant part of the Quebec …
Oktoberfest
On the evening of 11 October, University Staff gathered to celebrate German Culture and Heritage at our Oktoberfest. The staff was particularly fortunate to hear from Dr. Sabine Gross, a native of Germany and Professor …
The Great Soul
It was on this day, 2 October that Mohandas K. Gandhi was born in India in 1869. (The above image is of a Soviet postage stamp portraying Gandhi). Gandhi, sometimes known as ‘The Mahatma’ or …
Welcome to the Family
On 25 September, members of University Staff, including some of their elected Congressional Representatives, such as Kelly O’Farrell (District 110) and Courtland Maney (District 127) assembled at the Pyle Center to participate in the Town …
The Fires of Hate
The last week of September is recognized as ‘Banned Books Week’. Banning books and burning books is nothing new, nor has it come to an end. Pictured above is an Anti-Russian protester in Kiev, Ukraine …
Laugh Lines
On 16 September 1968, the television comedy ‘Laugh-In’ provided one of the most memorable moments of the presidential campaign that year. Laugh-In was a sketch comedy/variety program that landed somewhere between vaudeville and burlesque in …
Who Does the Work
Dr. Frank Emspak spoke before a diverse audience of University Staff, students and others as they gathered in Room 272 Bascom Hall to learn more about the history, meaning, and lessons of Labor Day and …
The Kingfish
30 August, marks the day in 1893, that Louisiana politician Huey Long was born. Long would serve as Governor of the State from 1928 to 1932 and as US Senator from 1932 until his assassination …