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Southwest Studies Lecture Archive
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Current: 2006 - 2007
October 10th, 2006
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The Honorable Consul for Mexico in Douglas – Oscar de la Torre
The local representative for the government of Mexico will speak about the relationship between our countries, the effect of immigration issues on our relationship and will answer questions about traveling to Mexico and other topics.
October 17, 2006
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Travels in China – Sheila DeVoe Heidman
During the summer, our own Sheila Devoe Heidman and Grace Mah toured mainland China and brought back many memories and images of their journey. Learn about their travels and experiences in this special travelogue.
October 24, 2006
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Paquimé and Mata Ortiz – Rebecca Orozco
Seven centuries ago, trade in this region was centered at an adobe city we call Paquimé or Casas Grandes. Located in northern Chihuahua, it reached its apex in about 1400. Learn about the site and the nearby town of Mata Ortiz, where local artists have recreated the striking ceramics reminiscent of centuries earlier. A Cochise College trip to Paquimé and Mata Ortiz is scheduled for November 3-5. Call (520) 515-5446 for more information.
October 31, 2006
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Election 2006 – Christine Rhodes, County Recorder
November 7, 2006, marks the date to vote in our national, state and local elections. Christine Rhodes, Cochise County recorder, will discuss the electoral process and our rights and responsibilities in the upcoming elections.
November 7, 2006
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The Chiricahua Apache – Bill Cavaliere
In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, Bill Cavaliere, a local history buff, will discuss his travels to sites important to Chiricahua Apache history. His travels have taken him to the sites of Geronimo’s surrenders in Cañon de los Embudos and Skeleton Canyon and Tres Castillos, the site of the massacre of Victorio and his band.
Venezuela under Hugo Chavez – Daniel O’Meara
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During the last 70 years, Mexico has been the only Latin American country that has not undergone any violent changes in its government. This is in contrast to Venezuela, which underwent 50 civil disturbances to include outright wars, between 1830 and 1992. Today, Venezuela’s combative President Hugo Chavez grabs headlines as he tries to reform this oil-rich nation. Learn about the historical forces that shaped him and where it may lead.
November 28, 2006
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Alice Gatliff – Cindy Hayostek
Alice Gatliff used to entertain visitors to her Curio Cafe in Agua Prieta with stories of bullets flying through her hair during Mexican Revolution battles. The stories were true, for Gatliff was a friend of Mexican Presidents Plutarco Elias Calles and Alvaro Obregon. Those friendships were just one aspect of the life of this fascinating border business woman.
December 5, 2006
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Holistic Range Management – Dennis Moroney
Ranching today has changed significantly from its historic roots in Cochise County. Organic methods and a need to stretch scarcer resources led to the development of new methods. Local rancher Dennis Moroney will explain the changes and how they have altered ranching in the area.
January 30, 2007
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February 06, 2007
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February 27, 2007
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March 06, 2007
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March 05, 2008
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