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Feb 6
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.
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Jan 28
Scholar 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 lives and moral characters. Click here for Moral emotions and HeLa document (pdf) Click here to access the closed captioned version of this presentation.
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Dec 5
Scholar 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 several times’ (p. 238). We’ll ask if this is really possible and how long it might take to grow so many cells. Following the mathematics…
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Nov 21
Scholar 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 the video, Bay Mills Indian Community’s Chairman Bryan Newland will present a lecture titled, “Blood Feud: The Ethics of Researching Native American Genetics,” that will…
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Nov 14
Dr. 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. Giffioen was recognized as an advocate for total health at NCCVM https://cvm.ncsu.edu/alum-griffioen-18-honored-as-a-strong-voice-for-student-wellness/ As a freshman at LSSU, John established the marine aquarium in the Crawford Hall…
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Nov 5
University 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 here to access the closed captioned version of this presentation.
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Nov 2
Dr. 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 the PowerPoint SlidesClick here to access the closed captioned version of this presentation.
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Oct 18
Scholar 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 here to access the closed captioned version of this presentation.
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Oct 2
Scholar 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 the PowerPoint presentation.
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