Thompson Forum focus is historical, contemporary discrimination

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s E.N. Thompson Forum on World Issues kicks off its 2021-2022 series on September 1 with a panel discussion looking at complex and historical challenges the world faces. The faculty panel, which is presented in partnership with the College of Arts and Sciences, will feature:

• Deirdre Cooper Owens, Wilson Professor of history and director of the Humanities in Medicine program
• Margaret Jacobs, Mach Professor of History and director of the Center for Great Plains Studies
• Ng’ang’a Wahu-Mūchiri, assistant professor of English,
• William G. Thomas II, Angle Chair in the Humanities and professor of history.

Information about other programs in the series is available here.

The free, public program will be presented at Kimball Recital Hall on the UNL campus. Tickets can be reserved through the Lied Center by clicking here, calling 402-472-4747 or visiting the Lied’s box office, 301 N. 12th St. Forums are general admission, with seating on a first-come, first-served basis.

The university will follow the latest public health guidance from the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department. For more information, click here.