Tuesday, March 27 | 3-4:30 p.m. | CMU 205 Meet the Minneapolis-based artists of “Behind the Seams.” Rachel Breen and Nickey Robare will speak about the genesis of their pop-up garment factory and the overlap between art and activism, sewing and community engagement. Rachel Breen investigates social justice issues through drawing, installation, performance and public art projects. Experimentation with mediums and […]
Wednesday, March 28 | 9:15-10:15 a.m. | NDSU Barry Hall (811 2nd Ave N, Fargo) Emerging Prairie is hosting Intern Day at 1 Million Cups Fargo on Wednesday, March 28 from 9:15-10:15 a.m. at NDSU Barry Hall (811 2nd Avenue North, Fargo). Students who are interested in interning this summer with Fargo-Moorhead area businesses should attend this event. The internships […]
One hundred new citizens welcomed to U.S. during March 26 Naturalization Ceremony Minnesota State University Moorhead will host a naturalization ceremony Monday, March 26 at 11 a.m. in the Comstock Memorial Union Ballroom, located at 14th Street South and 6th Avenue South. The United States District Court, District of Minnesota, will naturalize 100 new citizens from 24 countries during the ceremony. Magistrate […]
Monday, March 26 | 1-4 p.m. | Center for the Arts, Art Annex How did your t-shirt get made? Who sewed your jeans? The garment industry is the world’s second largest contributor to climate change and employs millions across the globe for incredibly low wages. Visit Behind the Seams and watch garment workers while you learn about “fast fashion” and the labor and environmental issues […]
Do you know a woman who cares deeply about serving her community and deserves the opportunity to have her leadership interest recognized, mentored, and inspired? Applications are now being accepted for the 2018 NEW Leadership Development Institute, to be held May 30-June 3 at MSUM. This intensive five-day residential program is designed to provide leadership training, inspiration, and support for […]