Library Events – LakerCast

Apr 26

Scholar Series: Dr. Russ Searight – The Institutionalization of Elsie Lacks: Psychiatry, Social Control, and the African-American Community

Psychiatrists during the slavery era described a syndrome “Drapetomia” a syndrome found among slaves – the principal symptom being a desire for freedom. Others used psychiatric diagnoses to account for the civil rights movement. In his talk, Dr. Searight will explore how psychiatry has been used and misused through American history, often to the detriment…

Scholar Series: Prof. Ginna Hoben - "Once Upon a Time, a Woman Developed Very Special Cells..."

Feb 6

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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.

Scholar Series: Dr. Jason Swedene - The 'Right' Way to Feel About HeLa: Pride, Prejudice, and Beyond

Jan 28

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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.

Scholar Series: Dr. Rob Kipka - The Village of Henriettas

Dec 5

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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…

Scholar Series: Bryan Newland presents Blood Feud: The Ethics of Researching Native American Genetics

Nov 21

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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…

Dr. Lynn Gillette - Active Learning & Class Preparation Assignment (CPA's)

Nov 2

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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.

Scholar Series: Wil Rankinen - UP English Eh?

Jul 19

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Scholar Series: Wil Rankinen – UP English Eh?

Have you ever wondered why we sound Canadian to many outsiders? Where is the UP is “sauna” pronounced the Finnish way and where is it not? Join us for the latest in our Scholar Series. Dr. Wil Rankinen, Grand Valley State University, has been studying the “Yooper” dialect and will discuss these points and more…

Scholar Series: Mike Boucher - Survive and Thrive in a Technology Career

Mar 30

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Scholar Series: Mike Boucher – Survive and Thrive in a Technology Career

LSSU Library Scholar Series: “How to Survive and Thrive in a Technology Career” Tue, Sep 12 from 7:00 – 8:30pm In today’s rapidly changing world, technologies, jobs, and industries are in constant flux. What may be a thriving company today may be out of business next year. What may be a skill in high demand…

Writer Series: Scott Peters - Making Waves - Michigan's Boat-Building Industry

Mar 15

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Writer Series: Scott Peters – Making Waves – Michigan’s Boat-Building Industry

Artist Series: Heidi Finley - "Don't Starve Your Inner Artist"

Feb 15

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Artist Series: Heidi Finley – “Don’t Starve Your Inner Artist”

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