Honoring Those Who Lost Their Lives
Students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend a vigil and poetry reading commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Sand Creek massacre in which hundreds of Cheyenne and Arapaho Indians lost their lives.
Hosted by Dr. Franke’s ENG 340 Analysis of Literature students, the event will include:
Selected poetry readings from Simon J. Ortiz’s From Sand Creek Library Room 208
Visuals of the Sand Creek massacre displayed – Library Room 208
Candlelit Vigil – Library Walkway
Screening of Ralph Nelson’s Soldier Blue – Library Room 208
This film is rated R due to its graphic content and may not be suitable for all audiences.
The event will take place
on Thursday, November 20th, from 3:30 – 5 p.m. with light refreshments provided.