On Sunday, September 8, eight TLAM-ers went to the Indian Summer Festival in Milwaukee. We learned about Kateri Tekakawitha, celebrated veterans at the powwow, and enjoyed delicious Native dishes. We were happy to see old and new friends alike! Katelyn
“The Thick Dark Fog”
Last Saturday, February, 9th, the TLAM Student Group had an informal documentary viewing at Robin’s place. We watched “The Thick Dark Fog” by Randy Vasquez,” which focuses on the trauma associated with boarding schools and the road to recovery of Walter
The TLAM Student Group Meets Sherman Alexie on Book Tour
Donna Seaman, of Booklist, wrote, “…mischievously and mordantly funny, scathingly forthright, deeply and universally compassionate, and wholly magnetizing. This is a must-have collection.” regarding Sherman Alexie’s new book Blasphemy. I find the comment noteworthy as I would say the first
New TLAM Students Help with Baraboo Book Processing
Hello All! I wanted to give a shout out to all you new and returning TLAM-ers who helped out with the processing parties on August 30th and/or September 7th. On August 30th, we saw quite a bit of new faces
TLAM Student Group Meeting on June 28, 2012
The TLAM Student Group met on Thursday, June 28, 2012 in the Memorial Union at 4pm. We discussed project updates on the Red Cliff Capital Campaign and the Baraboo Learning Center. TLAM was present at both the ATALM and ALA
Baraboo Group Labeling Party
[nggallery id=25] Purpose: To label books previously brought back from trips to Baraboo. Date: April 15, 2012 Participants: Kelly Kraemer, Travis Mueller, Rachael Page, Peter Rudrud, Dorothy Terry, and Phillip Yocham From our previous visits to Baraboo, we’d brought back
Event – TLAM Gallery Talk with Ho-Chunk Artist Tom Jones
Encountering Cultures: Tom Jones, Solo Exhibit What: TLAM gallery talk with Ho-Chunk artist Tom Jones When: Friday, April 27th, 5:30pm – 6:30pm Where: Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, 3rd Floor Madison, WI 53703 Phone: 608/265-2500 Tom Jones
Third Baraboo Trip – Making Progress!
Purpose of Trip: To transport a book cart for the center, to start labeling the books, and to bring back some of the fiction books for processing. Date: March 28th , 2012 TLAM Members: Irene Hansen, Travis Mueller, Rachael Page,
Red Cliff Awarded Start-up Grant
Great news! The Shokapee Mdewakanton Dakota community (headquartered in Prior Lake, MN) has awarded a $300,000 grant to kick-start the Ginanda Gikendaamin Community Center capital campaign. The seed money is intended to pay for a site appraisal, a development budget,
Ho-Chunk Trip Number Two: A Van and a Plan
Purpose of Trip: To get a sense of the communities and children served by the Wellness Center; to complete the background checks; to meet with Beth and Mandy to finalize some details Date: March 21st, 2012 TLAM Members: Irene Hansen,