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Progressives and Reformers: Newark Takes the Lead

June 20 @ 6:00 pm

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620 progressives and reformers

This panel discussion reveals why Newark was at its most aspirational at the turn of the 20th century and how the city came together to tackle educational reform, take on key infrastructure projects, and create new cultural institutions. Participants are Steven Diner, former chancellor, Rutgers-Newark; Ezra Shales, professor at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design; Elizabeth Aaron, principal of Columbia High School in Maplewood; and moderator George Robb, professor of history at William Paterson University.

Free, please RSVP by June 13 to [email protected]

Details

Date:
June 20
Time:
6:00 pm
Cost:
Free
Event Category:
Panel Discussion
Event Tags:
Elizabeth Aaron, Ezra Shales, George Robb

Organizer

Newark History Society, co-sponsored by the Women’s Association of NJPAC

Venue

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC)
One Center Street
Newark, NJ 07102 United States
Website:
www.njpac.org