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February 21, 2012
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Liberia: Peace Corps to Peace Prize, a 50-Year Journey

Steven and Jacqueline Keenan, international development experts,  brought “Worcester in the World” to life for history and criminal justice students with their talk about the recent history and . . .

Abraham Lincoln, as performed by Jim Getty
February 21, 2012
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Performances Review the Pre-Civil War Years Through Lincoln's Eyes

In his performances as Abraham Lincoln, actor Jim Getty described Lincoln's personal, education and political background, the political parties of the era, and his popular debates over slavery with . . .

Emmanuel Jal Performs at Worcester State University
December 5, 2011
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Former Child Soldier Emmanuel Jal Brings Message of Hope

Worcester State hosted a concert and lecture by international hip hop artist and former child soldier Emmanuel Jal on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 in the Fuller Theater of the Helen G. Shaughnessy . . .

2011 Worcester State University Homelessness Panelists
November 14, 2011
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Panelists Shed Light on 'Who's Hungry?' Prior to Empty Bowl Event

Students, faculty, and staff filled the Blue Lounge and Exhibit Area of the Student Center on Thursday, November 10 in observance of Hunger Awareness Day. A forum titled "Who's Hungry?" ran from . . .

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November 7, 2011
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'The Fighter' Brothers Talk About Life on Screen and in the Ring

Hundreds of Worcester State students and community members filled the Sullivan Auditorium Wednesday, Nov. 2 to see the real Micky Ward and Dicky Eklund interviewed by Richard Farrell, screenwriter of . . .

John Perkins Speaks at Worcester State University
October 24, 2011
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Perkins Urges Students to Use Talents to Create a More Just Society

New York Times bestselling author John Perkins spoke to a crowd of more than 900 students Tuesday, October 18 in the Sullivan Auditorium. His lecture, "Economic Crisis: The Hit Men Strike Home, What . . .

Guy Peartree as Fredrick Douglass
October 11, 2011
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A Different Approach: Making History Come to Life

Guy Peartree took a break from portraying Frederick Douglass to hold a workshop titled "Dramatic Story Telling as a Window into History" for WSU students and faculty in the Eager Auditorium. Peartree . . .

Fredrick Douglass, as performed by Guy Peartree
October 11, 2011
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Frederick Douglass: Stories Are A Tellin' Performances

Guy Peartree's portrayal of Frederick Douglass, a relentless anti-slavery orator, twice on Wednesday, October 5 encompassed Douglass? life from birth into slavery, his experiences, relationships, his . . .

Imoigele “Imo” Aisiku Speaks at Worcester State University
April 29, 2011
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Students Urged to Imagine Their Future at Dr. Aisiku Lecture

Students were urged to imagine all the possibilities their futures could hold at the recent Worcester State University lecture "Developments in Medicine and Neuroscience: A Physician's . . .

Genocide scholar Reva Adler speaks at Worcester State University.
March 21, 2011
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Scholar Shares Insights on the Root Causes of Genocide

Reva N. Adler, M.D., clinical professor, faculty of medicine at the University of British Columbia, Canada, thanked the students, faculty and staff who filled the Blue Lounge on Tuesday, March 8 for . . .

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