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MHC Receives the 2021 Schwartz Prize: It Took a Village!
December 15, 2021 - By Rose McGee
The nation witnessed in horror and heard Mr. George Floyd’s plea, “I can’t breathe” and with his last dying breath, his call out for his “Mama.” That was May 2020 and all eyes were on Minnesota. At Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC), we struggled with how and even when to respond…
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A tribute to Dr. James Peterson (1942–2021): In Memoriam
November 5, 2021 - By Patrick Henry
James L. Peterson, who served on the Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC) Board of Directors from 2009 to 2018, died on October 30, 2021. In May 2018 he was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer and lived an almost unheard-of additional three and a half years. Jim brought to the MHC…
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Our New Vision
February 27, 2020 - By Kevin Lindsey
The new vision for the Minnesota Humanities Center calls upon the organization to utilize the disciplines of the humanities to increase understanding, innovation, and justice. The new vision for the Minnesota Humanities Center – A just society that is curious, connected, and compassionate. Justice is afforded to people when…
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2019 Veterans’ Voices Awardees Announced
September 3, 2019 - By Minnesota Humanities Center
The Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC) is thrilled to announce the 2019 Veterans’ Voices Awardees! These nine individuals have shared exemplary written works of poetry, prose, essays, memoirs, and more that speak to their military service and experiences as a Veteran. Through the written word, Veterans find their voice, process their…
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Minnesota Humanities Center Names New CEO
June 3, 2019 - By Bryan Ljung
I am pleased to announce Kevin Lindsey, J.D, as the Minnesota Humanities Center’s (MHC) new CEO. Kevin is a widely respected advocate and lawyer with a wealth of experience in public policy and education reform. A proven changemaker, Kevin’s career has focused on finding solutions to complex issues and strengthening…
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Search for New MHC CEO Is Underway
January 30, 2019 - By Minnesota Humanities Center
A note from the Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC)’s Board Chair Bryan Ljung: Dear friends of MHC, We’re excited to announce that a nationwide search for the Humanities Center’s next CEO is underway! After the retirement of longtime President & CEO David O’Fallon last November, the MHC Board of Directors refined…
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MHC Celebrates 2018 and Rings In 2019
December 31, 2018 - By Minnesota Humanities Center
2018 by the numbers: Grants— Grant funds distributed to Minnesota communities: $2,122,235 (includes legislatively-mandated grants) Event Center— Events hosted: 368 People served: 10,456 Programs & Resources— Communities served: 22 Resources distributed: 613 Participants: 6,720 Events: 97 Presentations: 546 “Every time I come to…
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