Professor Courtney Joseph demonstrates the power of oral histories in a live oral history interview with the founder of the Haitian American Museum of Chicago, Elsie Hernandez.

Professor Stephanie Caparelli moderates an interactive panel session with Eric Blackmon, a Chicagoan wrongfully convicted and sentenced to 60 years in prison for murder, and his attorney from Northwestern University’s Innocence Project, Professor Gregory Swygert.

Official Unveiling of the Floating Museum’s 25’ tall inflatable statue, Founder to launch Humanities 2020 week. The work symbolizes the founding of modern Chicago on diverse identities and histories that link multiple regions of the world, from Africa to Europe and the Americas. President Jill Baren presents opening remarks with a special topic interactive panel hosted by Dr. Courtney Joseph.

Date: Monday, Sep 12, 2022 4:00 PM CST

July 7, 2022

MAT student presentations to Education faculty/students/college members. There will be several students presenting.