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DateSpeakerDescription
John Adams and the Origins of American DiplomacySeptember 29, 2009W. Michael Weis Professor of History W. Michael Weis presented“John Adams and the Origins of American Diplomacy” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 29, in Beckman Auditorium in The Ames Library. Weis spoke on the significance of Adams as a founder of the U.S. diplomatic efforts across the Atlantic, including his work developing treaties and keeping the country out of war in the aftermath of the French Revolution. A specialist in U.S. foreign relations, Weis has been a member of the Illinois Wesleyan faculty since 1988.
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Hemingway’s Personal Farewell to ArmsSeptember 3, 2009Susan BeegelDr. Susan F. Beegel offered a presentation entitled, “Hemingway’s Personal Farewell to Arms” at Milner Library on Thursday, September 3. The address focused on the author’s service in World War I Italy, his recovery from wounds received there, his relationship with the nurse, Agnes von Kurowsky, and how it manifested itself in his later works. Her presentation concluded with a round of questions from the audience.
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Ernest Hemingway: The Alchemy of a WriterJune 18, 2009Hilary Justice

Dr. Hilary Justice, Hemingway scholar and Illinois State University professor, discussed how the Illinois writer developed from a high-school educated journalist to international icon and Nobel Laureate.
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Michael Beschloss Question & Answer SessionApril 23, 2009 Michael BeschlossMichael Beschloss shares his experiences writing and answers questions about his latest book "Great Presidents Past and Present."
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Democracy Remembered: Abraham Lincoln, Jesse Fell and the StevensonsApril 13, 2009 Adlai Stevenson IIIAdlai Stevenson III talked about the relationship between the Fell, Lincoln and Stevenson families.
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Measure Him By the Sentiment of His CountryApril 2, 2009 James OakesJames Oakes, a noted Lincoln scholar, gave his speech of "Measure Him By the Sentiment of His Country: Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, and the Triumph of Anitslavery Politics" on the main floor of Milner as part of Milner's celebration this spring of Lincoln's 200th birthday. April 2, 2009.
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Hamilton's Legacy for Judicial ReviewNovember 13, 2008 Robert BradleyAs part of the National Endowment for the Humanities exhibit "Alexander Hamilton: The Man Who Made Modern America", Bradley's lecture is "Hamilton's Legacy for Judicial Review".
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Hamilton the WarriorNovember 4, 2008 Susan WestburyAs part of the National Endowment for the Humanities exhibit "Alexander Hamilton: The Man Who Made Modern America", Westbury's lecture is " Hamilton the Warrior".
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A Discussion with Alexander Hamilton October 28, 2008Tim Connors Tim Connors will portray the role of Alexander Hamilton in a press conference with local media from WJBC, WGLT, The Pantagraph, The Daily Vidette and TV 10.
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The Sin of CensorshipSeptember 30,2008Marilyn ReynoldsMarilyn Reynolds presented "The Sin of Censorship" during Banned Books Week 2008. A prolific young adult novelist and Emmy Award nominee, Marilyn Reynolds knows teens. She has taught reading to at-risk high school students for more than 30 years.
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Bryant Jackson Lectureship featuring Ann Seidl The Hollywood Librarian: A Look at Librarians Through Film May 1,2008Ann SeidlAnn Seidl is the writer/director of the first full length documentary on librarians and their work.Ms. Seidl discusses the making of the film including the ups and downs.The Q&A following the lecture is included.
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African American Responses to Emancipation and the Emancipation Proclamation

September 27, 2007
Roger D. BridgesAs part of the National Endowment for the Humanities exhibit "Forever Free: Abraham Lincoln's Journey to Emancipation," Bridges' lecture is" African American Responses to Emancipation and the Emancipation Proclamation."
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A Discussion with President Lincoln and Judge Douglas

September 27, 2007
Timothy Connors and George BussAs part of the National Endowment for the Humanities exhibit "Forever Free: Abraham Lincoln's Journey to Emancipation," Connors and Bridges interpreted a discussion between Lincoln & Douglas.
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Lies My Teacher Told Me and How to Avoid Them: Teaching Lincoln and the Emancipation

September 13, 2007
James LoewenAs part of the National Endowment for the Humanities exhibit "Forever Free: Abraham Lincoln's Journey to Emancipation", Loewen's lecture is "Lies My Teacher Told Me and How to Avoid Them: Teaching Lincoln and the Emancipation."
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Emancipation Defended: Lincoln's Letter and the Springfield Rally

September 6, 2007
Mark A. PlummerAs part of the National Endowment for the Humanities exhibit "Forever Free: Abraham Lincoln's Journey to Emancipation", Plummer's lecture is "Emancipation Defended: Lincoln's Letter and the Springfield Rally".
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The Emancipation Proclamation: Fatal Blow to Slavery Struck by a Central Illinois Lawyer

August 28, 2007
Guy C. FrakerAs part of the National Endowment for the Humanities Exhibit "Forever Free: Abraham Lincoln's Journey to Emancipation", Mr. Fraker will present "The Emancipation Proclamation: Fatal Blow to Slavery Struck by a Central Illinois Lawyer."
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Making Crime Pay: An Author's Journey

June 8, 2007
Marcia TalleyAuthor of the Hannah Ives Mystery Series, Marcia is a breast cancer survivor like her heroine. She recently finished the fifth book in the series Through the Darkness. Ten percent of the books' profits to to the Susan G. Komen Foundation which supports breast cancer research and educational programs.This event is sponsored by Milner Library, the Community Cancer Center and the Sisters in Crime.
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Our Lincoln

May 1, 2007
Richard Norton SmithThe 2007 Bryant Jackson Lectureship "Our Lincoln" discussed how each generation rediscovers Lincoln. Smith speaks about Lincoln's role at Illinois State Normal University and the friendship he had with Jesse Fell.
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Exploring the Living Dream
April 17, 2007
Robert BallardRobert Ballard gave an informal presentation about his experiences about his life long passion to pursue learning in science, math, and technology through exploration and discovery. He is best know for his discovery of the Titanic in 1985.
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The Founding of Illinois State Normal University: Normal School or State University?

April 5, 2007John FreedFreed's presentation reexamination the University's early history and educational mission.
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Kate Charles Book Launch of Secret SinsMarch 7, 2007

Kate Charles,
Al Bowman, Cheryl Elzy
and
Stephanie Epp


Kate Charles launching of her eleventh book "Secret Sins" took place at Milner Library on the Illinois State University campus. The launch presenters spoke of Kate's contributions to literature and her relationship to ISU as a 1972 graduate. Kate spoke about her passion for writing and her gratitude to ISU for providing a solid educational foundation.
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1906 San Francisco Earthquake Exhibit LectureFebruary 1,2007Becky DaileyBecky Dailey will share her story about the discovery of her great aunt's photos taken after the 1906 earthquake in San Francisco, CA.
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