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SUMMARY:Frederick Douglass: Advocate for Equality exhibit
DESCRIPTION:The Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System (CLPLS) is hosting the exhibit Frederick Douglass: Advocate for Equality from February 3-27\, 2026. \nThis exhibition\, organized by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History\, features an exploration of the full trajectory of Douglass’s epic life from 1818 to 1895.  In this traveling exhibition\, viewers can learn about Douglass’s escape from slavery\, his work as an abolitionist\, and his tireless fight for equality for all individuals in the Jim Crow era.  This exhibition explores Douglass’s impact and his life through his own words and in photographs and documents from the Gilder Lehrman Collection. \nThe exhibit is open to the public and available for viewing during regular operating hours Monday through Thursday 9am to 6pm\, Fridays 9am to 2pm\, and Saturdays 9am to 2pm.​ \n​To learn more about the exhibit\, visit www.gilderlehrman.org/collection/panel-exhibitions/frederick-douglass. \n\nFor more information\, call the CLPLS at 662-329-5300.
URL:https://www.muw.edu/event/frederick-douglass-advocate-for-equality-exhibit/2026-02-17/
LOCATION:Columbus-Lowndes Public Library\, 314 7th St N\, Columbus\, MS 39701\, Columbus\, MS\, 39201\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Community Events,Students,ThoughtfulLearning
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SUMMARY:Film Screening:  "In Order to Be Free"
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi University for Women presents “In Order To be Free (1754-1775)\,” the first episode from the new Ken Burns documentary\, The American Revolution. \n​This episode covers the period from May 1754 through May 1775\, during which time political grievances and revolutionary ideas ferment. The growing tensions between the American colonists and the British government over issues of land\, taxes\, and sovereignty culminate in the outbreak of armed conflict at Lexington and Concord. What begins as a political clash grows into a bloody struggle that will engage more than two dozen nations and forever change the world.​ Learn more about the episode\, the key players\, and critical documents at PBS. \n​The entire documentary is 6 episodes total with each episode running approximately 2 hours in length. The W will show all episodes throughout 2026. \n​Admission is free and open to the public.​ \n​For more information\, call the MUW Department of History\, Political Science\, and Geography at (662) 329-7390.
URL:https://www.muw.edu/event/film-screening-in-order-to-be-free-2/
LOCATION:Nissan Auditorium (Inside Parkinson Hall)
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,America 250,Campus Event,Community Events,Film,Students,ThoughtfulLearning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T190000
DTSTAMP:20260114T215003Z
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SUMMARY:"Levels to This\," with Dr. Shonna Tillman of the Southern Poverty Law Center
DESCRIPTION:Do you know what the attorney general’s office is responsible for? What about the mayor? \nTest your knowledge of local government in this interactive game developed by the Southern Poverty Law Center. This installment of the Spring 2026 Honors Forum series aims to get students and community members thinking about the government officials who impact everyday peoples’ lives. \nDr. Shonna Tillman\, one of the contributors to “Levels to This” and a proponent of grassroots activism\, will lead the game.
URL:https://www.muw.edu/event/levels-to-this-with-dr-shonna-tillman-of-the-southern-poverty-law-center/
LOCATION:Gail P. Gunter Room\, Fant Library
CATEGORIES:Campus Event,Community Events,CommunityService,Cultural Calendar,Honors Forum,Social,Students,ThoughtfulLearning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T163000
DTSTAMP:20260205T100459Z
CREATED:20260128T224952Z
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SUMMARY:Love your journey Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The “Love your journey” workshop is a fun\, interactive event to focus on ways to truly love your academics\, time\, support\, and wallet. \nHosted by: Student Success Center \nAdditional Information can be found at: https://muw.campuslabs.com/engage/event/12096434
URL:https://www.muw.edu/event/love-your-journey-workshop/
LOCATION:GPG Room- Fant Memorial Library
CATEGORIES:Students,ThoughtfulLearning
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CREATED:20260121T211909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T094933Z
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SUMMARY:Lover and Friends
DESCRIPTION:Get a haircut for half the price while learning the best ways of financial literacy for this up coming Valentine’s Day! \nHosted by: Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc.\, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority\, Incorporated \nAdditional Information can be found at: https://muw.campuslabs.com/engage/event/12067355
URL:https://www.muw.edu/event/lover-and-friends/
LOCATION:Cochran Ballroom
CATEGORIES:Students,ThoughtfulLearning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T153000
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SUMMARY:Reset\, Reroute\, & Refocus Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This is an interactive workshop for students that need a Semester reset. Need to recover from a rough semester? Need to reroute old study habits? This is your first year/semester in college? Need help utilizing campus resources without feeling awkward? This INTERACTIVE workshop is for YOU! \nHosted by: Student Success Center \nAdditional Information can be found at: https://muw.campuslabs.com/engage/event/12051064
URL:https://www.muw.edu/event/reset-reroute-refocus-workshop/
LOCATION:Fant Memorial Library- Tiered Classroom
CATEGORIES:Students,ThoughtfulLearning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T120000
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SUMMARY:Ida B. Wells: The Mother of the American Human Rights Movement
DESCRIPTION:The Columbus-Lowndes Public Library welcomes Dr. C. Sade Turnipseed for a presentation on the life and legacy of Ida B. Wells at noon on Tuesday\, January 27. \nDr. Turnipseed is an Assistant Professor of History at Jackson State University and has spent much of her career highlighting Black history in the Delta\, from her work with the Cultural Arts program and the B.B. King Museum to research uncovering the contributions of the Gullah Geechee people and collaborations to memorialize the history of cotton pickers and sharecroppers. As a member of the Mississippi Humanities Council Speakers Bureau\, Dr. Turnipseed frequently speaks about the legacy of Ida B. Wells-Barnett to audiences across the state. Mississippi’s fearless daughter and civil rights icon\, Ida Wells Barnett was born in Holly Springs\, Mississippi and single-handedly launched an international campaign to stop lynching. A woman who helped found both the NAACP and the National Association of Colored Women\, she campaigned for suffrage and race and gender equality throughout her life. \nDr. Turnipseed’s presentation coincides with the library’s “Freedom:  A History of US” exhibit\, which is on display through Friday\, January 30. The library is open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday and from  9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Both part of the America 250 series of special events co-sponsored by Mississippi University for Women\, the Mississippi School for Math and Science\, and the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library. The series provides opportunities to reflect on the American experiment as we mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
URL:https://www.muw.edu/event/ida-b-wells-the-mother-of-the-american-human-rights-movement/
LOCATION:Columbus-Lowndes Public Library\, 314 7th St N\, Columbus\, MS 39701\, Columbus\, MS\, 39201\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Community Events,Students,ThoughtfulLearning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260106T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260106T183000
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SUMMARY:Abraham Lincoln and America 250
DESCRIPTION:The Columbus-Lowndes Public Library welcomes Dr. Susannah Ural for a presentation on the life and legacy of President Abraham Lincoln at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday\, January 6. \nDr. Ural is the Frank and Virginia Williams Chair for Abraham Lincoln and Civil War Studies at Mississippi State University and Director of the Civil War and Reconstruction Governors of Mississippi Project . She has published four books on the Civil War and serves on The Lincoln Forum Advisory Board. \nDr. Ural’s presentation coincides with the library’s “Freedom:  A History of US” exhibit\, which is on display through the end of the month. The library is open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday and from  9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Both part of the America 250 series of special events co-sponsored by Mississippi University for Women\, the Mississippi School for Math and Science\, and the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library. The series provides opportunities to reflect on the American experiment as we mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
URL:https://www.muw.edu/event/abraham-lincoln-and-america-250/
LOCATION:Columbus-Lowndes Public Library\, 314 7th St N\, Columbus\, MS 39701\, Columbus\, MS\, 39201\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Community Events,Students,ThoughtfulLearning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260105T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260105T180000
DTSTAMP:20251027T174707Z
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SUMMARY:Opening of the Gilder Lehrman Institute Exhibit: What is Freedom?
DESCRIPTION:From January 5 – 30\, stop by the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library to explore the “Freedom:  A History of US” exhibit from the Gilder Lehrmen Institute. The library is open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday and from  9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday. \nSince 1776\, when the United States declared independence from Great Britain\, the idea of freedom and our understanding of its implications have changed dramatically. Drawing on materials from the Gilder Lehrman Collection\, this exhibition traces the evolving concept of freedom from the founding era to the election of Barack Obama. Among the highlights are a rare 1776 printing of the Declaration of Independence\, a printed draft and the official copy of the US Constitution\, Lincoln’s handwritten notes for speeches\, and letters by leading figures such as Frederick Douglass\, Susan B. Anthony\, Martin Luther King Jr.\, and more. \nThis exhibit is part of the America 250 series of special events co-sponsored by Mississippi University for Women\, the Mississippi School for Math and Science\, and the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library. The series provides opportunities to reflect on the American experiment as we mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
URL:https://www.muw.edu/event/opening-of-the-gilder-lehrman-institute-exhibit-what-is-freedom-2/
LOCATION:Columbus-Lowndes Public Library\, 314 7th St N\, Columbus\, MS 39701\, Columbus\, MS\, 39201\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Community Events,Students,ThoughtfulLearning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T170000
DTSTAMP:20250917T213907Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T213907Z
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SUMMARY:Feminist Book Club Session #3
DESCRIPTION:At the club’s last fall session\, members will discuss Bad Feminist by Roxane Gay. \nLessa Harvey\, an 1884 Fellow in the Women’s College\, created this feminist book club after working at Friendly City Books as a Nancy Yates Community Engagement Fellow in the summer of 2025.
URL:https://www.muw.edu/event/feminist-book-club-session-3/
LOCATION:Friendly City Books\, 109 5th Street North\, Columbus\, 39701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Cultural Calendar,Reading,Students,ThoughtfulLearning,Women's Mission
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