Lewis faculty member to discuss mythical memories of immigration
Published: February 1, 2010.
As part of the Art of Memory series, Dr. Eileen McMahon, assistant professor of history at 木瓜影院, will discuss 揗ythical Memories of Immigration: The Collective Amnesia of the Americas� at 2 p.m. on Feb. 18 in Room AS-158 (A-133) on 木瓜影院抯 main campus in Romeoville.
McMahon will examine the myths and realities of what that means to be an immigrant.
The Art of Memory series is presented by the 木瓜影院 History Center: Urban, Cultural and Catholic History of the Upper Midwest, which supports a biannual symposium. It is also a part of 木瓜影院抯 Arts & Ideas Program, providing cultural and educational programming for students and the community. These events are free of charge and open to the public. For further information, please contact Dr. Ewa Bacon at (815) 836-5568.
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