This Zoom session will be a chance for students individuals to learn about the new Future Histories Lab, upcoming courses, and faculty research interests and skills

In this discussion presented by the Townsend Center, Jeremy Geffen, SanSan Kwan, and Myra Melford discuss the role of the performing arts in a time when the very act of congregation is seen as problematic and potentially dangerous.

Learn about exciting Future Histories Lab community-engaged, project-based humanities studio courses and about our growing community of socially engaged scholars, artists, designers, and activists. Learn how to earn a Certificate ... Read moreFuture Histories Lab and Certificate in Urban Humanities Student Infosession

Learn about exciting Future Histories Lab community-engaged, project-based humanities studio courses and about our growing community of socially engaged scholars, artists, designers, and activists. Learn how to earn a Certificate ... Read moreFuture Histories Lab and Certificate in Urban Humanities Student Infosession

Let's connect! Meet the fun, fascinating folks uncovering hidden urban histories and envisioning better futures. At this social event we'll get to know each other and brainstorm a bit about ... Read moreFuture Histories Lab/Global Urban Humanities Mixer

Photo Courtesy: Hallie Q. Brown Community Center In the 1950s, the Minnesota Department of Transportation routed the highway connecting the downtowns of Minneapolis and St. Paul through a predominantly Black neighborhood ... Read moreDisplacement Stories: Lessons from a Community History Harvest

In this talk presented by the Townsend Center, Anthony Cascardi and Catherine Gallagher ask how narrative gives sense to events, and whether narrative forms that have served in times of past crisis (the novel, the epic, history writing) might provide meaning in the pandemic era.

Looking Back, Seeing the Future: Photographer Janet Delaney’s Eye on South of MarketFriday Nov 6 For more than 40 years, fine art photographer Janet Delaney has chronicled change in the ... Read moreLooking Back, Seeing the Future: Photographer Janet Delaney’s Eye on South of Market

If you're interested in making social justice films next summer, learn which spring courses will help you do preparatory research. The summer course will be taught by acclaimed documentary filmmaker ... Read moreMake Social Justice Films Next Summer: Infosession for Prereqs in Spring

Future Histories Lab offers community-engaged, project-based courses. Dig into hidden local histories and envision better futures in our exciting courses focused on social justice, race, place, and the arts. Take just ... Read moreFuture Histories Lab + Certificate in Urban Humanities Golden Bear Orientation Resource Fair

Future Histories Lab offers community-engaged, project-based courses. Dig into hidden local histories and envision better futures in our exciting courses focused on social justice, race, place, and the arts. Take ... Read moreFuture Histories Lab + Certificate in Urban Humanities Golden Bear Orientation Infosession