"Rethinking College Mascots" presentation is Jan. 31
How common is the use of Native American symbols in sports and media? Does this practice affect everybody? Why has this been a national issue for more than 30 years?
Please join us for an interactive presentation, "Rethinking Native American College Mascots," Wednesday, Jan. 31, at the Memorial Union. There will be three sessions: 9 to 10:30 a.m., 1 to 2:30 p.m., and 6 to 7:30 p.m.
This presentation has been developed, and will be presented by Tracy Peterson, Dickinson State University and Jonathan Hyde, University of Southern California.
The public is invited. Faculty are asked to encourage students to attend or to bring their class. Clubs and organizations are also encouraged to participate.
For more information contact Donna Brown, American Indian Student Services at 777.2949. -- Lucy Ganje, Associate Prof., Art, lucy_ganje@und.nodak.edu, 777-2670 |