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March 17, 2010

La Historia de Nuestras Vidas (The Story of Our Lives) | Decorah, IA

Performed by a group of men affected by the Postville Raid of last year, La Historia powerfully explores the difficult conditions that force people to migrate while providing a tender--sometimes quite funny--perspective on the dreams we all share as humans.

March 26, 2010

Irish and Lithuanian Immigration to the Midwest | Davenport, IA

The Irish and Lithuanians immigrated to the Midwest on the transportation networks that they helped to construct. Most brought with them a devout Catholic faith, a deep longing for the homelands they left behind, and a stern determination to build more prosperous lives in the United States. This presentation will discuss the Irish and Lithuanian immigrant experiences and the folkways that they continued in America.

April 16, 2010

Indian Hills Community College Diversity Conference: Many Faces, One Vision | Ottumwa, IA

Keynote speaker Rehka Basu, noted columnist for the Des Moines Register, will present on "Diverse Iowa: Progress and the Push-Back." Registration required.

April 17, 2010

AILA Citizenship Day 2010 | Iowa

The American Immigration Lawyers Association is hosting a single-day workshop with sites around the country providing assistance to lawful permanent residents eligible for naturalization.