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title: "October 2023 Newsletter | Samuel Bak Museum: The Learning Center"
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RSVP today for "Finding a Home".

| View in browser Join us for Finding a Home October 12 - RSVP Today! Samuel Bak Museum: The Learning Center (SBMLC) is pleased to present a free panel discussion about the reality of forced migration and resettlement in Nebraska in 2023. The panel will feature: Dekow Sagar, Executive Director of the International Council for Refugees and Immigrants; Kubra Haidari, Case Manager at Immigrant Legal Center/Refugee Empowerment Center (ILC/REC); and Mohamed Sahil, Executive Director of Nebraska Afghan Community Center. The conversation will be moderated by Lacey Studnika, Program Director at Habitat for Humanity Omaha who has over 20 years experience of fostering an inclusive and welcoming community for refugees in the United States through refugee resettlement.   Join us for the evening to view the Museum’s exhibition Flight and Hope and deepen our knowledge and understanding of forced migration and refugee topics. RSVP Required Did You Know? Did you know the Museum offers a Field Guide with themes and corresponding works of art, a treasure hunt, and a place for visitors' own field observations? Upcoming Museum Exhibition Programming Flight and Hope Lecture Series Continues on October 19 Join us for a free Exhibition Lecture Series that will explore various cases of forced migration.    On Thursday, October 19 at 5:30 P.M., Dr. Danielle Battisti will address Jewish migration to the United States from Displace Persons Camps in the aftermath of World War II.   Learn more about the final lectures in this series on November 2.   RSVP Required The Stories We Share Join us for a series of poetry workshops. Sign up today to participate. Dr. Todd Robinson's session will explore elegy, recovery, and survival. November 9, 2023, at 5:30 P.M. Ms. Sharmila Seyyid's session will focus on writing and reading for recovery. November 16, 2023, at 5:30 P.M. Dr. Lisa Fay Coutley's session will focus on trauma and healing in the context of domestic violence. November 30, 2023, at 5:30 P.M. Dr. Robinson, Dr. Coutley, and Ms. Seyyid will participate in a public poetry reading. December 2, 2023, time TBD.   RSVP Required     Flight and Hope exhibition programming is generously sponsored by Mutual of Omaha. Monthly SBMLC Programming Meet a Bak Lunch and Learn Series   Join us for a discussion about an unseen painting by Samuel Bak that is part of our permanent collection.   Program is from 12:00 P.M. to 1:00 P.M in the Museum Classroom. Maximum capacity is 15 and RSVP is required.   Curator Talk   Join us for a 30-minute presentation led by Assistant Gallery Manger, Sadie Bartle, on the topic of "Aesthetics of Fascism."   Program is from 5:15 P.M. to 5:45 P.M in the Museum Classroom. Maximum capacity is 30 and RSVP is required. RSVP for Meet a Bak on October 11 RSVP for Curator Talk on October 26   Flight and Hope is generously supported by Douglas County Visitor Improvement Fund Grant. Daily Museum Programming  SBMLC offers daily public tours, audio tours in multiple languages, young visitor and ESL treasure hunts, and weekly student drawing hours.  Learn more about daily museum programming Donate to Samuel Bak Museum: The Learning Center Gifts support all activities of the Museum, from presenting exhibitions to providing educational and outreach programs.   Your donation today plays a vital role in the Museum's future, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Thank you. Donate Now How to Engage with and Help Members of Refugee and Migrant Communities in Omaha SBMLC’s exhibition Flight and Hope discusses the 2023 Worldwide Refugee and Migrant crises. Please find additional information on Nebraska refugee resettlement and assistance resources. SBMLC Community Outreach Resources Exhibition Audio Tour The museum has a free 6-stop audio tour in English, Spanish, Arabic, and Karen available for visitors. Please bring your headphones and a smart device to scan the QR code at each stop.   Translation of Exhibition Audio Tour provided with the support of Nebraska Arts Council and the Nebraska Cultural Endowment. Meeting Reservation Requests Interested in reserving the SBMLC Classroom for your next meeting?    Read our Reservation Agreement to see if your group is eligible.   Complete the Reservation Request Form to get the conversation started.   Additional information can be found on the Museum's Meeting and Event Spaces website page. Guided Tour Requests Would you like a Private Guided Tour for your group? Complete the Guided Tour Request Form. Samuel Bak Museum: The Learning Center, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2289 South 67th Street, Omaha, NE 68016 Manage preferences |
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