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An interdisciplinary panel discussion on approaches to defining and doing work in US/American studies across a wide range of historical periods, featuring:
Xiomara Santamarina, Associate Professor, University of Michigan, English, Department of Afroamerican and African Studies, and American Culture
Aaaron Seaman, University of Chicago, Department of Comparative Human Development
Frank Kelderman, University of Michigan, American Studies
Lisa Jong, University of Michigan, English Language & Literature
Snacks provided!
This event will also serve as our kick-off for the year, so anyone who is interested in suggesting a speaker, a topic of future discussion, or would like to present work this year will have a chance to contribute and find out how to be a part of the USists workshop this year.