Two events in Borderlands, Transnationalism, and Immigration to North America, Oct 19

Public Lecture:

“Local, National, and Transnational Histories of Immigration to the Americas”

Dr. Erika Lee, Professor of History, University of Minnesota. Director of the Immigration History Research Center.

Time: Friday, October 19. 2 pm - 3:30 pm.

Where: The ballroom at the Glendon Manor at Glendon College, York University

Light refreshments and snacks will be served. All are welcome.

Public Roundtable Discussion:

“The Mosaic vs. the Melting Pot? Myths and Realities of Cultural Pluralism in Canada and the United States”

Participants:

Dr. Grace Delgado, Professor of History, Pennsylvania State University.

Dr. David Atkinson, Professor of History, Purdue University.

Dr. Randy Widdis, Professor of Geography, University of Regina.

Dr. Patricia Burke Wood, Professor of Geography and Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs, York University.

Dr. Roberto Perin, Professor of History at Glendon College and York University.

Time: Friday, October 19. 4 pm – 6 pm.

Place: The ballroom at the Glendon Manor at Glendon College, York University

Following the discussion, all attendees will be invited to a small reception in Glendon Manor. All are welcome.

For more information, contact Benjamin Bryce at benbryce@yorku.ca or visit our website http://borderlandsworkshop.wordpress.com/roundtable-discussion/

These events are part of a workshop taking place on October 19 and 20 that deals with borderlands, transnationalism, and migration in North America. The event brings together twenty-seven historians and historical geographers working at several Canadian and American universities. The event is hosted by the Robarts Centre for Canadian Studies and will be held at Glendon College, York University.