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Community-Engaged Research Series: Why Understanding History Matters for Research

Name: Community-Engaged Research Series: Why Understanding History Matters for Research
Start: 2026-03-27T10:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-03-27T10:00:00.000Z
Location: Urbana Free Library, 210 W Green St

Fri, Mar 27 · 10:00 AM

Urbana Free Library, 210 W Green St Map Directions

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Following brief remarks from exhibit partners and stories of the Underground Railroad from east central Illinois and beyond, the panelists will explore how historical awareness should shape our research priorities.

Participants will engage in reflective dialogue to identify actionable ways to integrate historical insight into community-engaged research and public scholarship, advance social justice, and strengthen community trust, while ensuring that our collective research agenda honors the lived experiences and historical contexts of our communities.

Please register by March 19 so that we may accommodate all participants. Panelists: Dr. Barbara Suggs-Mason and Angela Rivers Co-Chairs of the Champaign County African American Heritage Trail Dr. Stephen Boppart Director, Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute Dr. Kevin Tan (Moderator) Associate Dean and Associate Professor, School of Social Work

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