Lecture & Dinner Series: The Hmong American Experience

Name: Lecture & Dinner Series: The Hmong American Experience
Start: 2025-01-16T17:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-01-16T20:00:00-06:00
Location: 2640 S Webster Ave, Green Bay, WI, United States, Wisconsin 54301

Schedule

Thu Jan 16 2025 at 05:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

2640 S Webster Ave, Green Bay, WI, United States, Wisconsin 54301 | Green Bay, WI

Join us for the Winter/Spring Cultural Table Lecture Series at Heritage Hill State Historical Park, where history comes alive through engaging conversation over a good meal. Each evening features a knowledgeable speaker who shares fascinating insights on a wide range of cultural topics uniting history with today and tomorrow. During the lecture, enjoy a casual meal with delicious local favorites. Whether you’re a history enthusiast or just looking for a unique night out, the Cultural Table Lecture Series offers an educational and entertaining experience in a picturesque historical setting. Book your tickets now to ensure your spot at this exclusive event!
January 16, 2025
The Hmong American Experience: Transformative Culture, American Allies, Refugees, and Neighbors
with Pao Lor
Pao Lor is Associate Dean for the School of Education at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and holds a doctorate in educational administration from the University of Wisconsin. Prior to being at UW-La Crosse, Pao was a Wood Baer Professor of Education and Budgetary Chair for the Professional Program in Education at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Before joining higher education, he was a middle and high school administrator, middle and high school teacher, university academic advisor, and high school varsity soccer head coach. Pao is the author of Modern Jungles. He was born in Laos, lived in two refugee camps in Thailand before resettling in Long Beach, California, in 1980, and then moved to Green Bay, Wisconsin to be closer to family. Today, Pao and his family reside in Kimberly, Wisconsin.
$25 for members
$30 for non-members
Evening Schedule
5:00 pm – Doors Open & Cocktail Hour
6:00 pm – Dinner
6:30 pm – Lecture begins
7:30 pm – Q&As with Coffee and Dessert
8:00 pm – Event Ends