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Southwest Studies Lecture Archive 2005-2006
Tuesday, April 18
Egypt – A Travelogue
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The pyramids of Egypt and the Rose City of Petra have long fascinated travelers. Rebecca Orozco will show images from her spring trip there and talk about Egypt and Jordan today.
Tuesday, April 11, 2006
Why Be Water Wise? – Cado Daily
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Now, when you turn on a faucet; pure, clean, inexpensive water comes out. But that may not always be the case. Learn what you can do to protect this valuable resource.
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
Bootlegging on the Border - Wes Patience
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Prohibition brought a booming business to border communities and drastically changed the economies of Naco and other towns. Learn about these exciting times from a local historian and author.
Tuesday, March 21, 2006
Native American Law - Mark Suagee
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With the recognition of most Native American groups as sovereign nations, the legal relationship of tribes on reservations and with the rest of the US has created a fascinating legal area. Cochise County Public Defender Mark Suagee has worked in tribal law and is himself a member of the Cherokee nation.
Tuesday, March 7, 2006
Security, Sanitation and Shots: How the County Health Department Keeps You Safe – Dr. Diane Carper
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What would happen if a Katrina-style disaster hit Cochise County? If Avian flu swept through? Learn how the Cochise County Health Department prepares for these and other threats.
Tuesday, February 28, 2006
La Frontera – A History
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Our history here on the border is inextricably linked to that of Mexico. Rebecca Orozco will give an overview of the past 500 years of shared heritage.
Tuesday, February 21, 2006
National Geographic Maps The Human Family Tree:
The Genographic Project
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Come on a genetic odyssey with Marilyn Bowen, Ed.D, who has submitted a sample of her DNA for tracking her ancient ancestry out of Africa. You can join the research project with your DNA and learn how the University of Arizona is collaborating in this genetic research in anthropology. Discover where the Navajo's came from. Includes film, presentation with handouts, and Q & A session.
Tuesday, February 7, 2006
Tom Wood - Birding Bonanza
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Winter bring thousands of winged visitors to Cochise County making the area one of the nation’s top birding destinations. Learn about what to see and how to see it. (A Cochise College trip to Whitewater Draw to see wintering Sandhill cranes and other species is scheduled for Saturday, February 25, 2006.
Wednesday, February 1, 2006
Rebecca Orozco -- Paquimé and Mata Ortiz
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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.
Tuesday, November 29, 2005
Rebecca Orozco
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As the last Native American group to reach a peace accord with the US government, the Chiricahua Apache were often featured in the press of the day. Famous warriors such as Geronimo and Naiche were photographed many times. This presentation contains a collection of historic photos from the late 1800s from the end of an era.
Tuesday, November 15, 2005
Mark Suagee
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Mark Suagee is the Public Defender for Cochise County and a member of the Cherokee Nation. In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, he talks about the relationship of the Apaches to the Southwest.
Tuesday, November 8, 2005
Richard Cooksley
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A Veteran’s Day commemoration. Richard Cooksley is a veteran from World War II. He is one of the very few who survived the Bataan Death March and years as a prisoner of war. His harrowing experiences help us realize the tremendous sacrifices that have been made for our country.
Tuesday, November 1, 2005
Dr. John Ware
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The Amerind Foundation is dedicated to preserving our Native American Heritage and a presentation by its director, Dr. John Ware is a fitting way to begin Native American Heritage Month. The Amerind has played an important role in area archaeology for decades and continues to support cultural studies throughout the region.
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