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Feb
28
21st Annual Ebony Weekend: Moving FORward
Sat, Feb 28, 2026 | 9:00 am - 10:00 pm | Markee Pioneer Student Center
Ebony Weekend 2026 marks a monumental milestone - a century of celebrating Black History Month. This year's theme, Moving ForWARD, is not just about looking back; it's about defining what comes next.We honor the pioneers who shaped our past while stepping confidently into the future they dreamed of. Moving ForWARD captures the energy, vision, and innovation that continue to drive...
Mar
05
LAE Faculty Forum: Interspecies Entwinements
Thu, Mar 5, 2026 | 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm | Room 136, Doudna Hall
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LAE's March Faculty Forum is Interspecies Entwinements: Extraction and Healing in the Ayahuasca Economy of Ucayali, Peru. Presented by Dr. Laura Dev, Assistant Professor of Environmental Sciences and Society, this case study focuses on the commodification of ayahuasca, a sacred and psychedelic Amazonian plant mixture that has sparked a growing international tourism industry throughout South America. Dr. Dev will explore...