Scholar Series: Prof. Ginna Hoben – “Once Upon a Time, a Woman Developed Very Special Cells…”
In her talk, Professor Hoben will take a look at what makes a compelling story. Click here to access the closed captioned version of this presentation.
Read MoreScholar Series: Dr. Jason Swedene – The ‘Right’ Way to Feel About HeLa: Pride, Prejudice, and Beyond
In his talk, Dr. Swedene will explore the way that complex emotions in books, and particularly in The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, can help us examine our own emotional…
Read MoreScholar Series: Dr. Rob Kipka – The Village of Henriettas
Dr. Kipka’s talk will begin with “Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” author Rebecca Skloot’s claim that ‘there were so many of [Henrietta Lacks’ cells] they could wrap around the Earth…
Read MoreScholar Series: Bryan Newland presents Blood Feud: The Ethics of Researching Native American Genetics
Our Scholar Series, will open with a short screening of the PBS-produced short, Informed Consent and Medical Research which introduces the issues related to medical research and Native American genetics; following…
Read MoreDr. John Griffioen – One Health: Connecting and Protecting Human, Animal and Environment Health as an Aquatic Animal Veterinarian
Among many honors, Dr. Giffioen was 2018 class valedictorian at North Carolina College of Veterinary Medicine , and is now a veterinary intern at the Mystic Aquarium in Connecticut. Dr….
Read MoreUniversity Colloquium: Joe Gallagher – There is No Magical Land of Away
Joe is an LSSU Alum, Master Gardener, Master Recycler and Master Composter Organized by Campus Colloquium Committee; Co-Sponsored by LSSU Library and the Center for Engaged Teaching and Learning. Click…
Read MoreDr. Lynn Gillette – Active Learning & Class Preparation Assignment (CPA’s)
If your students came to class prepared:How would you adjust your course?How would you change the way you teach?Would teaching be more enjoyable for you? Click here to access…
Read MoreScholar Series: Dr. Melissa Shaffer-O’Connell – The Legal Foundations of Isms
Dr. Melissa Shaffer-O’Connell presents the Legal Foundation of Isms: Classism, Racism, and Sexism in the Campus Read The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot Click here to download the PowerPoint presentation. Click…
Read MoreScholar Series: Dr. Ron Hutchins – Healthcare in America for People of Color
Dr. Ron Hutchins presents I don’t see what their problem is…medical staff always treat me well. The history of Healthcare in America for people of color. Click here to access…
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