Standing the Test of Time
We live in a time of constant change. Our world is full of new technologies, innovations and fads that impact the way we communicate, engage in entertainment, appreciate art and care for ourselves and others.
But what in our world resists change? Why have these things endured while others pass by? Join us this fall as we talk about the traditions, institutions, natural wonders and artifacts that have stood the test of time.
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The Timelessness of Spring Training and the Minor Leagues RYAN CALLAHAN Director, Continuing Education Services |
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Why Are Catholic Priests Still Celibate? The Medieval Priesthood as a Modern Institution JENNIFER THIBODEAUX Associate Professor, History |
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Stories Matter: The Art and Enduring Value of Stories ANN GARVIN Professor, Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Coaching |
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What's "Classic" About Classical Music? JANE FERENCZ Associate Professor, Music CANCELED |
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Holding Tight and Letting Go Among the Amish and Mennonites EVIE YODER MILLER Lecturer Emerita, Languages and Literatures |
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Public Speaking: An American Political Tradition DICK HAVEN Professor Emeritus, Communication |
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Household Names: Case Studies of Strong, Enduring Brands ROB BOOSTROM Assistant Professor, Marketing |
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The Wisdom of Ancient Trees R. BRUCE ALLISON Arborist and Author, Wisconsin Historical Society Press
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Quinceañeras: Rites of Passage, Nostalgia and Wisconsin Latino Families PILAR MELERO Associate Professor, Languages and Literatures
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Wisconsin From the Air: A New View on Our State LAURIE GORMAN Executive Producer, Wisconsin Public Television
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Ceramics From the Ancient Past and Into the Future TERI FRAME Assistant Professor, Art and Design
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The Timeless Value of the Works of Willa Cather GUY REYNOLDS Director, The Cather Project, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
![]() Dr. Reynolds' lecture is part of The Big Read, a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest. |
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