Wyoming Humanities Network

International Studies Speaker Series: “Never Again” Must Mean “Never”: Laramie
Monday, November 8, 5:00 p.m., University of Wyoming Classroom Building, 222
After the Holocaust the world said “Never again;” never again would leaders sit by while millions of innocent people are killed. But those words have become “over and over again,” as genocides happened in Cambodia, Bosnia, Rwanda, and now the first genocide of the 21st century in the Darfur region of Sudan. Dr. Ellen Kennedy, founder and Executive Director of World Without Genocide, will talk about these global tragedies, the policies and response of governments, and how ordinary people can take a stand to make “never again” mean “never.”

Reading Wyoming: Writing Wyoming, Powell
Tuesday, November 9, 6:00 p.m., Powell Branch Library
The books in this series depict what it means to live in Wyoming and explore the myth and the reality of the people and the place.  Michael Konsmo leads the discussions.

International Studies Speaker Series: “Never Again” Must Mean “Never”: Cheyenne
Tuesday, November 9, 7:00 p.m., LCCC, Centennial Room
After the Holocaust the world said “Never again;” never again would leaders sit by while millions of innocent people are killed. But those words have become “over and over again,” as genocides happened in Cambodia, Bosnia, Rwanda, and now the first genocide of the 21st century in the Darfur region of Sudan. Dr. Ellen Kennedy, founder and Executive Director of World Without Genocide, will talk about these global tragedies, the policies and response of governments, and how ordinary people can take a stand to make “never again” mean “never.”

Reading Wyoming: Canine Companions, Pine Bluffs
Tuesday, November 9, 7:00 p.m., Pine Bluffs Branch Library
A reading discussion series of memoirs about the relationship between man and dog, facilitated by Elaine Hayes.

Faces of Addiction: Lusk
Wednesday, November 10, 6:00 p.m., Niobrara County Library
Join us for a film and discussion series about addiction, preceded by a free light supper. The films in this series are “Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room,” “Blow,” “Maxed Out,” and “My Name is Bill W.”

International Studies Speaker Series: “Never Again” Must Mean “Never”: Torrington
Wednesday, November 10, 7:00 p.m., EWC, Fine Arts Auditorium
After the Holocaust the world said “Never again;” never again would leaders sit by while millions of innocent people are killed. But those words have become “over and over again,” as genocides happened in Cambodia, Bosnia, Rwanda, and now the first genocide of the 21st century in the Darfur region of Sudan. Dr. Ellen Kennedy, founder and Executive Director of World Without Genocide, will talk about these global tragedies, the policies and response of governments, and how ordinary people can take a stand to make “never again” mean “never.”

Humanities Forum: Wyoming During World War I: Gillette
Wednesday, November 10, 6:30 p.m., Rockpile Museum
This presentation by Shaun Hayes focuses on efforts to organize Wyoming’s agricultural production, propoganda efforts, labor management, and other aspects related to pursuing World War I on the home front.

Reading Wyoming: Women of Mystery: Lander
Thursday, November 11, 7:00 p.m., Lander Library
The books in this series feature tough, smart, female private investigators solving crimes that involve social issues.  Barbara Gose leads the discussions.

Saturday University: Jackson
Saturday, November 13, 8:30 a.m., National Museum of Wildlife Art
Saturday U Tackles: “Free Speech in Universities”; “Risks, Rewards of Web 2.0″; “Balancing Costs of Climate Change”
Featured speakers are:
Jason Shogren, Stroock Professor of Natural Resource Conservation and Management, and member of the IPCC (Nobel Laureate)
Mary P. Sheridan, Associate Professor of English
Myron B. Allen, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs