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Nov. 3, 2010

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Multicultural Affairs Office coordinates events for Native American Heritage Month

Baldwin City, Kan. — Baker University’s Multicultural Affairs Office has announced its schedule of events to celebrate Native American Heritage Month in November.

Here is the schedule of events:

Tuesday, Nov. 9

Haskell Indian Nations University students, faculty and staff will tour the Baldwin City campus, 6:15 p.m.

Opening of the Native American heritage exhibits, including Potawatomi artifacts, Southwest Indian artifacts, beadwork and design, 6:45 p.m., Old Castle Museum

Open forum on topic of Native American culture. Panelists include students, faculty and staff of Haskell Indian Nations University, 7 p.m., Old Castle Museum

Monday, Nov. 15

Baker tour of Haskell Indian Nations University, 5:45 p.m.

Movie screening of “Dakota 38” in conjunction with University of Kansas Medical Center at Haskell Indian Nations University. The directors and producers of the film will host a question and answer session at the conclusion of the film, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 18

Baker’s multicultural organization, Mungano, in conjunction with University of Kansas Medical Center, will participate in 5K run and block party, 5:30 p.m., Haskell Indian Nations University

Mungano members to tour Haskell, 6:30 p.m.

Mungano monthly meeting, 7:15 p.m., Haskell Indian Nations University (Haskell student body to participate)

Baker University is committed to assuring student learning, and developing confident, competent and responsible contributors to society.