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History and Future of Hip-Hop in Seattle
Online Utilitarian Conferences Gathering, LondonProfessor Daudi Abe weaves together the dynamic stories of a uniquely Pacific Northwest community-based and multi-ethnic collaboration of rap, DJing, breaking, and graffiti in Emerald Street: A History of Hip Hop in Seattle. Learn about how Seattle hip-hop shaped our region’s politics, relationships between communities of color and law enforcement, the changing media scene, and…
The Street Smart Naturalist: Capitol Hill (Virtual Tour)
Online Utilitarian Conferences Gathering, LondonWith its hip and trendy vibe, Capitol Hill is often seen as the epitome of urban living. And, yet, for those who take the time to slow down and pay attention, it also has a wealth of natural history from native oak trees to curbs made of 32 million-year-old granite to seep-fed ecosystems. On this…
Conversations With Our Kids
Online Utilitarian Conferences Gathering, LondonChildren’s book authors Bao Phi of Hello, Mandarin Duck and Andy A. Nguyen of The Day I Woke Up Different begin the much-needed conversation with our children about “growing up differently” and the refugee experience. Moderated by Farzana Nayani, author of Raising Multiracial Children: Tools for Nurturing Identity in a Racialized World who will also…
Virtual Exhibit: Coast Salish Indigenous Plants
Online Utilitarian Conferences Gathering, LondonThe Miller Library will host an annual exhibit of student presentations on our website beginning May 11, highlighting the projects of students across the University who are working with plants. One of last year's projects, a poster by Landscape Architecture students featuring Coast Salish indigenous plants labeled in Lushootseed and English, appears here.
VIRTUAL Seeds for the Future Story Time
Online Utilitarian Conferences Gathering, LondonCelebrate seeds with us this month, sharing books from authors Carme Lemniscates, Arthur Geisert, Marsha Diane Arnold, and illustrator Ramona Kaulitzki. SEEDS by Carme Leminscates THE GIANT SEED by Arthur Geisert BADGER’S PERFECT GARDEN* by Marsha Diane Arnold and Ramona Kaulitzk *Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries Annual Literature Award Nominee, 2020 Story Time at…
Virtual Exhibit: Pacific Northwest Botanical Artists
Online Utilitarian Conferences Gathering, LondonThe Pacific Northwest Botanical Artists (PNBA) are pleased to present a virtual version of their 14th Annual Elisabeth C. Miller Library exhibit. Members of the Oregon Botanical Artists circle, their sister organization, are also participating in this year’s exhibit. PNBA is a chapter of the American Society of Botanical Artists, a nonprofit organization dedicated to…
Nature and Health Spring Talk: Dr. Gail C. Christopher (Online)
Online Utilitarian Conferences Gathering, London"Racial Hierarchy, Race Narrative, and the Institutions that Sustain Them" Dr. Gail Christopher will speak on achieving equity through getting rid of the fallacy people have in the belief in the hierarchy of human value and on the modern structures of racial healing as outlined in the TRHT model. Dr. Gail Christopher is an award-winning…
Nature and Health Spring Talk: Dr. Jennifer D. Roberts (Online)
Online Utilitarian Conferences Gathering, LondonJennifer D. Roberts is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology, School of Public Health at the University of Maryland College Park (UMD). Dr. Roberts is also the Founder and Director of the Public Health Outcomes and Effects of the Built Environment (PHOEBE) Laboratory as well as the Co-Founder and Co-Director of NatureRx@UMD, an…
Online Career Event: Jobs for Clean Water
Online Utilitarian Conferences Gathering, LondonInterested in jobs that protect human health and the environment? Join King County staff members for a virtual event to explore careers in clean water. Professionals will be leading short sessions to share details of their job, their career story, and advice for getting hired. This event open to all high school-aged youth. Register at…