WHAT: “Border Talks: Addressing Immigration in the United States” KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Carlos Barcenas, community organizer for Center for Rural Affairs, will give the presentation “Their Journey, Your Voice, Our Community” at 4 p.m. PANEL 1: “Past, Present, and Future: Immigrant Influx” will be presented at 2 p.m. by UNK faculty Satoshi Machida, associate professor of political science; William Aviles, professor of political science; and Linda Van Ingen, professor of history and director of … [Read more...]
President Bounds, Chancellor Kristensen react to executive order on immigration ban
"Now, more than ever, we must be more inclusive, not less. And universities should lead the way." - NU President Hank Bounds January 30, 2017 To the Students, Faculty and Staff of the University of Nebraska: Today we’re reflecting on the inscription on our Statue of Liberty. “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free…” For us this quote represents the enormous promise and privilege of living in a great country like ours. It moves us to be … [Read more...]
Immigration policy expert Jaime Aguila to present March 15
KEARNEY – Immigration policy expert Jaime R. Aguila will give a presentation at the University of Nebraska at Kearney called “U.S.-Mexico Immigration Politics in 21st Century Post Racial America.” The talk, presented by UNK’s Ethnic Studies Program, is at 7 p.m. March 15 at Copeland Hall room 142. Aguila will speak about immigration and help those attending gain a better understanding of the complex issue that remains a major issue of debate in the U.S. and Nebraska. Aguila teaches … [Read more...]
