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Spend your lunch hour with FVRLibraries and Clark College, for Penguin Talks, an enlightening three-week series on Thursdays at noon featuring local experts who will share their knowledge and insights on critical topics impacting our community. Bring your lunch, and come ready to learn, discuss, and engage with thought leaders from our area.
October 17, 12–1 pm - The Power of Education - Throughout his many years of experience in higher education, Dr. Brown has witnessed the transformational power of education in the lives of students, their families, and the communities' higher educational institutions serve.
Speaker: Dr. Terry Brown, Vice President of Instruction, Clark College
October 24, 12–1 pm- Red, White, and Brown: Race in the United States - Explore the formation of race in the United States and its lasting consequences. Learn how to define systemic racism and beginning steps to mitigate its impacts.
Speaker: Melissa Williams
October 31, 12–1 pm - Native American, Indigenous, or Indian? What do you know about tribes? - Deepen your understanding of American Indian tribal histories, sovereignty, federal trust responsibility, and rights. Explore the impact of tribal politics, culture, law, jurisdiction, and values, while examining the legacy of historical trauma.
Speaker: Jhon Kuppens, Enrolled member San Gabriel Band of Mission Indians Gabrielino/Tongva, Graduate Law Degree Indigenous Peoples Law
Note
Library events and programs are open to the public and provided at no cost. Special accommodations may be requested using our Disability Accommodation Request Form no later than 15 days prior to the event.
Los eventos y programas de la biblioteca están abiertos al público y se brindan sin costo. Se pueden solicitar adaptaciones especiales utilizando nuestro formulario de solicitud de adaptaciones para personas con discapacidades (en inglés) hasta 15 días antes del evento.