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Think. Do. Discover. A Case for the Humanities in the Age of STEM

UC Davis Alumni Center

UCD ALUMNI CENTER. Entrepreneurs and innovators come from all industries and educational backgrounds. For Mitch Lasky, a foundation in the humanities inspired his creativity and gave him the critical-thinking and problem-solving skills that powered his personal "hero's journey" as a corporate leader, start-up entrepreneur, and venture capital investor. Join for a thought-provoking talk with Mitch, as he champions the crucial role of the humanities (and digital humanities) in shaping innovation and entrepreneurship. 5p—6:30p. Free

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Worlds Encompassed: Premodern Making and Mingling

Peter J. Shields Library 100 NW Quad Davis

SHIELDS LIBRARY. Learn about the marvels of the premodern world through expert talks, graduate student posters, and a guided tour of the library’s exhibit of rare books and materials. 4:30p—7p. Free

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From Photo Repatriation to Totem Pole Rematriation: Developing the Work of Tsimshian Photographer B.A. Haldane through Community-Based Research

Gorman Museum of Native American Art, UC Davis 181 Old Davis Road, Davis, CA, United States

This discussion highlights the main developments of a twenty-year research project focused on the images produced by 19th Century photographer B.A. (Benjamin Alfred) Haldane. B.A. (1874-1941) was proud member of the Laxgyibuu (wolf clan) of the Tsimshian Nation of Metlakatla, Alaska. One of the earliest professional Indigenous photographers in North America, he opened a Victorian-style […]

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