Name: Logan's America 250 Lecture Series: The War Came to Campus, Utah State University at World War I
Start: 2026-11-21
End: 2026-11-21

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As the United States marks 250 years since 1776, Logan Library and our community partners are proud to present the America 250 Lecture Series, inviting our community to explore the many ways the American experiment has taken shape, politically, socially, and culturally.November 21, 2026, Lecture: This lecture will discuss how Utah State University was shaped by World War I and how that history lives on in institutional memory today.Brendan Lee is an Adjunct History Instructor at Utah State University. His research focuses on the History of Higher Education, Policy, and Memory.This calendar listing is brought to you by NowPlayingUtah.com, Utah's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Utah Cultural Alliance.

Logan's America 250 Lecture Series: The War Came to Campus, Utah State University at World War I

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