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Artists & Audiences for Eleanor24sep9:00 pm9:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
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Join us for a post-show conversation with the Paula Plum about what goes into bringing the most consequential First Lady in American history and the people whom she shared her
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Join us for a post-show conversation with the Paula Plum about what goes into bringing the most consequential First Lady in American history and the people whom she shared her life with to the stage.
Performing for Power: Harnessing Womanhood in Eleanor25sep9:00 pm9:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
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Eleanor Roosevelt redefined the role of the First Lady, while expanding beyond the traditional expectations for a woman in the era. Join us for a conversation on what
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Eleanor Roosevelt redefined the role of the First Lady, while expanding beyond the traditional expectations for a woman in the era. Join us for a conversation on what Eleanor can teach us about how women have historically reclaimed power.
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Dr. Emma Futhey
The Eleanor beyond Eleanor30sep9:00 pm9:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
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Why do we still talk about the life and career of Eleanor Roosevelt? How has she influenced our country’s progression? Join us for a post-show conversation on the
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Why do we still talk about the life and career of Eleanor Roosevelt? How has she influenced our country’s progression? Join us for a post-show conversation on the expansive legacy of the First Lady and what we can learn from her today.
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Dr. Kathleen Dalton
The Hidden Lives of Caregivers02oct9:00 pm9:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
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Nearly every single person will play the role of caregiver at some point in their lives. What can we learn from Eleanor Roosevelt about the quiet challenges of
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Nearly every single person will play the role of caregiver at some point in their lives. What can we learn from Eleanor Roosevelt about the quiet challenges of caring for a loved one in their time of need? Join us for a conversation on how to navigate the ups and downs of being a caregiver and how we can better support this underrepresented group.
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Dr. Kelcie Willis
Past events
Scholar Social for Eleanor17sep9:00 pm9:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
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Eleanor Roosevelt dedicated her career to supporting human rights and social justice causes, many of which we are still fighting for in the modern era. Join us for
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Eleanor Roosevelt dedicated her career to supporting human rights and social justice causes, many of which we are still fighting for in the modern era. Join us for a conversation with Dr. Madeleine Scammell, Director of the Boston University Activist Lab, on what we can learn from Eleanor’s activism and what the field looks like today.
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Dr. Madeleine Scammell
The Legacy of the New Deal18sep9:00 pm9:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
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The New Deal is one of the most notable contributions of the FDR administration, providing an example of government impact in times of crisis. Join us for a
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The New Deal is one of the most notable contributions of the FDR administration, providing an example of government impact in times of crisis. Join us for a conversation on the successes and shortcomings of the New Deal, and what we can learn from it in our modern political climate.
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Dr. Lizabeth Cohen