American Cultures: From Concept to Classroom, 1989-2009 and Beyond 04/16/09
Come celebrate this dynamic history, and look ahead to future innovations. In conjunction with the on-going exhibit at Moffitt Library showcasing American Cultures' distinctive curricular approach, this celebratory evening will feature Chancellor Robert Birgeneau, and a panel discussion with some of American Cultures' pioneering and award-winning faculty, led by Bill Simmons, the first director of the American Cultures Center.
Tom Leonard , University Librarian, will kick off the event and will introduce the speakers, including:
UC Berkeley Chancellor Robert J. Birgeneau
Victoria Robinson , Academic Coordinator, American Cultures Center
Corliss Lee , Associate Librarian & Librarian for American Cultures Center
Professor (Emeritus) Bill Simmons , first director of the American Cultures Center, will lead a panel discussion with:
Professor Mark Brilliant , Department of History
Professor Waldo Martin , Department of History
Professor Ingrid Seyer-Ochi , Graduate School of Education
This program is proudly sponsored by the Free Speech Movement Café Educational Program Series, the UC Berkeley Library, the American Cultures Center and the Office of the Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning.
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