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“Liege People and Pagan Foes: Martial Patriotism and the Reproduction of Slavery in Barbados, ca. 1675,” Jason Opal, Dean, Ohio State Mansfield

Dulles Hall, Room 168

September 9, 2024

“Anger Management: Dignity, Indignity and the Rhetoric of Resentment,” Robert A. Schneider, IU Bloomington

Colloquia Rm. (3rd floor) at the 18th Ave. Library

September 17, 2024

History Faculty Colloquium - Presenter: David Brakke

Dulles Hall, Room 168

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