Ben Fletcher: The Life and Times of a Black Wobbly | Talk with Peter Cole | New Labor Book Series #9

Join us for our next in the author talk series, a discuss with Peter Cole on the reissue of his book about Ben Fletcher, an important figure in the early 20th century labor movement. A brilliant union organizer and a humorous orator, Benjamin Fletcher (1890– 1949) was a tremendously important and well-loved African American member…

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Experimental Writing: Creative Toolbox Series – Session Two

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The blank page can be a fearsome enemy. Writer, teacher and experimenter Char Putney knows this all too well. But we don't have to approach it with too much seriousness — there's never been a more exciting time to play with words. In this 3-part series, we'll get hands-on with experimental writing techniques from many…

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Discover Your Creative Potential By Crafting “Tomorrow’s School”

Creativity is a skill, and this workshop the opportunity to start developing its potential!  Join Zelda, the creator behind “Tomorrow’s School,” to learn new artistic tools while shaping the future of school. Did your experience in school help develop your creative potential? Unfortunately, for many of us, the answer is no. In fact, many schools…

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Without Borders: Immigration Stories

"Those who only know one country know no country." - Martin Lipset The Without Borders Salon Series is for nomads, expats, third-culture kids, immigrants, or anyone who feels inescapably foreign. Hosted by debut host Nolan Yuma Janssens every Sunday in February, we will discuss ways to break down borders through cultural psychology research, immigration advice, and travel…

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Hoarding in the Digital Age

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How many tabs do you have open right now? How many unread emails or drafts of your latest document? Join Columbia Professor and professional tab hoarder Annie Pfeifer to explore hoarding and clutterphobia as timely afflictions of the information age. The psychologists Randy Frost and Gail Steketee define hoarding through three characteristics: The failure to discard a…

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The Great Escape: A True Story of Forced Labor and Immigrant Dreams in America – Author Talk with Saket Soni | New Labor Book Series

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Join us for our next in the author talk series, a discussion with Saket Soni about his memoir, The Great Escape: A True Story of Forced Labor and Immigrant Dreams in America. Weaving a deeply personal journey with a riveting tale of 21st-century forced labor, the book takes us into the hidden lives of the…

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