Saturday, Sept. 26, 12:30-2 p.m.
Lunch and Learn Session: “Into the Beautiful North” and Ethics Theme of Borders
Glass bridge, Second floor, Hinsdale Hall, Hiram College
Join Hiram College faculty and staff members for brown-bag lunch discussions of issues related to the themes of “Into the Beautiful North” and Hiram College’s yearlong ethics topic of borders. The first 15 attendees will receive a free copy of “Into the Beautiful North.”
Saturday, Sept. 26, 7 p.m.
“El Norte” Film Viewing
Alumni Heritage Room, Teachout-Price Hall, Hiram College
Many consider “El Norte” the definitive film representation of the immigrant experience in the U.S. Come watch and discuss this influential film. Nominated for an Academy Award for screenwriting, it tells the story of a brother and sister who flee a massacre in Guatemala and try to start a new life as undocumented immigrants in Los Angeles. The first 10 attendees will receive a free copy of Into the Beautiful North.
Saturday, Oct. 10, 12:30 p.m.
“Into the Beautiful North” Book Discussion
Room 206, Hinsdale Hall, Hiram College
Discuss “Into the Beautiful North” with Hiram College faculty members in an informal setting.
Friday, Oct. 23, 4 p.m.
Ethics, Immigration and Borders: A Panel Presentation
Koritansky Hall, Hiram College
Associate Professor of History Adriana Novoa (University of South Florida, Tampa) and Assistant Professor of Philosophy Andrea Pitts (University of North Carolina, Charlotte) discuss the hot topic of immigration and answer pointed questions from attendees.