What's new at the Mu? Brown bag lunch accents Big Read
Kent State University History Professor Brian Hayashi will present “Who Do You Believe?: The Office of Strategic Services and Asian Americans, 1945” at the Massillon Museum’s Brown Bag Lunch program at 12:10 p.m. April 25. It will conclude about 12:50 p.m. to accommodate those who attend on their lunch hours.
Highlights
Hayashi, who teaches History of Japan and History of Espionage at Kent’s main campus, says, “I am interested in race and ethnicity, as it applies to Asian Americans, from their initial arrival in the late 19th century to the present, with most of my focus centering around World War II. Religion, diasporic politics, intelligence/espionage, racial ideology are the subjects of my research.”
The presentation complements the Museum’s 2023 NEA Big Read book selection “Interior Chinatown,” by Charles Yu. The NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest. Complimentary copies of the book will be offered as long as the supply lasts. Learn more at MassMu.org/BigRead.
Before or after the program, guests can view all Museum galleries, but might be particularly interested in two that are part of the Big Read: Accessible Expressions Ohio exhibition in the Aultman Health Foundation Gallery and the Finding Identity: Heritage as Inspiration exhibition in the Fred F. Silk Community Room Gallery and Flex Gallery.
Why attend
Admission to Brown Bag Lunches is free to everyone, and no reservations are required. Gessner Hall provides ample space and seating for the Brown Bag Lunch audience. The Museum provides free cookies and coffee for Brown Bag Lunch guests. Sandwiches, salad, and smoothies can be purchased at Greatness Cafe in the Museum lobby, or guests are welcome to bring their own lunches.
Details
WHAT – MassMu Brown Bag Lunch Program: KSU History Professor Brian Hayashi
WHEN – 12:10 p.m. April 25.
WHERE – Massillon Museum, 121 Lincoln Way E, downtown Massillon
MORE – MassillonMuseum.org or 330-833-4061
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