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Reflections on War and Service at the Capitol Mall
November 11, 2024 - By Colin Nelson-Dusek
In observance of Veterans Voices Month, the Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC) hosted a special program on Saturday, October 26 at the Minnesota State Capitol Mall in Saint Paul. This program, “Reflections on War and Service at the Capitol Mall,” was part of MHC’s Many Fronts: Veterans and Community Voices…
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December 19, 2023 - By Tanya Miller
What began as a qualitative research project on the connection between authentic learning and student engagement quickly grew to have a life of its own. I conceived of this project while conducting research for my dissertation in educational leadership through the Minnesota State University of Moorhead.
Read MoreA Vision Trust of Black Men
February 1, 2023 - By Alex Tittle
In October of 2022, MHC partnered with Robin Hickman-Winfield of SoulTouch Productions and The Ordway Theater to form A Vision Trust of Black Men. Robin’s vision is a group of Black men committed to uplifting the Black community and embracing the legacies of Black Veterans. In February 2023, The Ordway…
Read MoreThe Next Best Thing
April 5, 2019 - By Louise Woehrle
Growing up, I remember my dad talking about his experiences during WWII in the Pacific. I remember studying every page of his Seabee book and seeing photos of him in uniform as Chief Petty Officer. I remember a little cigar box with tissue inside that held his dog tags, a…
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