The Magdalene Laundries: from Pilgrimage to Poetry IN PERSON
| Dates: | April 28-29, 2025 |
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| Meets: | Monday, Tuesday, April 28 to 29, 10 a.m. to 12:00 Noon |
| Location: | USD - Sioux Falls 108 |
| Cost: | $0.00 |
There are still openings remaining at this time.
Please note: this course requires membership in South Dakota Annual 2022 OLLI Membership or SOUTH DAKOTA FALL 2024 OLLI Membership or South Dakota Annual 2024 OLLI Membership or SOUTH DAKOTA SPRING 2025 OLLI Membership or South Dakota Annual 2025 OLLI Membership or South Dakota Annual 25/26 OLLI Membership or Lifetime Membership
Day 1: Learn about the author’s trip to Ireland to uncover the history of the Magdalene laundries, where girls and women were incarcerated and forced into unpaid labor by the Catholic Church. This session will include a slideshow of the author's journey and findings.
Day 2: Experience a reading of poems inspired by the research and trip to Ireland. This session will also feature a slideshow to accompany the powerful readings.
| Fee: | $0.00 |
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| Hours: | 4.00 |
USD - Sioux Falls 108
Formerly University Center4801 N Career Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD
Marcella Remund
June Thormodsgard
June Thormodsgard is an environmental scientist who held positions across the US Geological Survey, including many years at EROS.| Date | Day | Time | Location |
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| 04/28/2025 | Monday | 10 AM to 12 N | USD - Sioux Falls 108 |
| 04/29/2025 | Tuesday | 10 AM to 12 N | USD - Sioux Falls 108 |