Great Lakes, Great Read Fall 2024 Webinar Series

Both of our Great Lakes, Great Read authors will be featured in a free webinar series beginning in late September. All events will start at 6:00 PM central time (7:00 PM eastern) and will be held on Zoom. They are open to the public throughout the Great Lakes Basin area.

Mark your calendar for these exciting events.

Meet our authors: A conversation with Sally Cole-Misch and Joanne Robertson
When: Sep 25, 2024 6:00 PM central time, 7:00 PM eastern time
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://uwmadison.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Y_q9wrKkSVyejmXgYlgOmA

The Best Part of Us, Our Great Lakes, and You: A Conversation with Sally Cole-Misch
After a career in Great Lakes policy and environmental communications, Sally translated her life’s work into fiction through her multi-award-winning novel, The Best Part of Us. Join us for an interactive conversation to learn about the career and writing experiences that led her to write our 2024-2025 Great Lakes Great Read adult selection, which immerses readers in a breathtaking natural world, a fresh perspective on loyalty, and an exquisite ode to the essential roles that family, nature, and place hold in all of our lives.
When: Oct 2, 2024 06:00 PM central time, 7:00 PM eastern time
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://uwmadison.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NsAFptDgTn6uZq91nvgFxA

The Water Walker, Nibi and You: A conversation with Joanne Robertson
Grandmother Josephine-ba Mandamin – The Water Walk – left millions of footsteps for us to follow in. Relationship to water, respect for water and our relative’s rights to water were all lovingly demonstrated in her work for Nibi. We’ll get to know her work for nibi. We’ll get to know her a little better and be inspired to continue her work for the Great Lakes and Turtle Island.
When: Oct 9, 2024 06:00 PM central time, 7:00 PM eastern time
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://uwmadison.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EUn2ScVsS4mmDVPwD0OLlA

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

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