Art & Sewing as Activism: Behind ‘Behind the Seams’

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 […]

Behind the Seams

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 […]

Students represent MSUM at Harvard Business Conference

Friday, March 23 | 4 p.m. | CMU 203 Two students, Chipochashe Mukori and Matida Manneh, were selected to represent MSUM at the 20th Annual Africa Business Conference at Harvard University. The conference was hosted by the Harvard School of Business and the conference brought various African leaders from different parts of the world together. This gave attendees the opportunity […]