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News
Children and parents first
Three years after her death, Esther Wattenberg is worthy of recognition both as one representative among many outstanding female scholars at the University of Minnesota for National Women’s Month, and for her years of leadership in the field of child welfare, at the Center for Urban and Regional Affairs and with the Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare (CASCW). Later this month, the CASCW’s new community outreach training center will be dedicated in her name.
Exhibit
Sherlock Holmes in 221 Objects
From the Collection of Glen S. Miranker Feb. 13 through May 5 Since his first appearance in 1887 during the 50th year of Queen Victoria’s reign, Sherlock Holmes has been nothing short of a literary juggernaut. And the Great Detective who dazzled 19th-century readers is just as alive for their 21st-century counterparts, as evident in […]
Events and workshops
- MVP Challenge Workshop: Usability/User Experience
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The Toaster (Walter Library Basement) - A Breakerspace Workshop: Friendship Braclets
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The Toaster (Walter Library Basement) - Toaster Field Trip: ReUse Center
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The Toaster (Walter Library Basement) - Toaster Tip Tuesday: Biz Pitch & MN Cup Pitch Practice
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Toaster Breakerspace (Walter Library Basement)
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