Join a lively discussion to learn about Islam and Muslims. You’ll learn about the articles of faith, rituals and practices, and how they affect a Muslim’s daily life. This event will provide you with a safe room to ask any related questions about your Muslim neighbor. We look forward to seeing you in our journey to break through any stereotypes and misconceptions about each other and build a stronger community together.

Join a welcoming discussion to learn more about Islam and the Muslim faith. Explore core beliefs, important religious practices, and how these traditions influence daily life for Muslims. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions in a respectful and supportive environment and gain a better understanding of their Muslim neighbors. Together, we will explore common misconceptions, build awareness, and strengthen community connections through open conversation and learning.

Join PBS for an engaging viewing of the documentary Medicine Ball followed by a dynamic facilitated discussion with a staff member. This course is structured like a video book club that is intended to bring people together for lively interaction and discussion. A light snack will be provided. Medicine Ball follows Native college athletes, Lexus Redthunder and Leroy Staples Fairbanks IV, as they navigate college life and basketball at the University of Minnesota Morris located on the site of a former Native boarding school. Their journey reveals how basketball became a powerful symbol of resilience, hope, and cultural pride in Native communities.

This course aims to analyze the disparities between the findings of the Warren Commission and the United States House of Representatives regarding the assassination of President Kennedy. The Warren Commission, which conducted a ten-month investigation and released its conclusions in September 1964, will be compared with the conclusions reached by the House of Representatives, which conducted a more extensive thirty-one-month investigation and published its report in March 1979. Throughout the course, you will have the opportunity to develop a comprehensive understanding of the controversies surrounding President Kennedy's assassination. The two-day, two-hour sessions are structured to provide ample time for you to share your comments and pose questions, fostering a dynamic and engaging learning environment. There is no political agenda. This approach encourages a well-rounded exploration of the subject matter, allowing you to delve into various perspectives and gain a deeper insight into the complexities surrounding this historical event.