9:30 – 10:30  MONDAY INTEREST GROUPS 

BOOK DISCUSSION  Beneath a Scarlet Sky by Mark Sullivan  Heritage Room 

This is a true story of heroism, brutality, and tragedy set in Nazi-occupied Italy during the last two years of WWII. Pino Lello, 17, is a remarkable Italian who has an opportunity to secretly spy for the Allies and fight for his future with Anna.

HANDWORK/ CRAFTS  Activity: Zentangle  Dining Room

Zentangle is a drawing method that enables people of all abilities to create images by using repeating patterns. Using pen and paper, draw deconstructed images one stroke at a time. It is a good way to focus and soothe.

HOT TOPICS Founders Room  

Join us for lively interactive discussion on newsworthy events and more.

KNOW YOUR DEVICE Minneapolis Room 

This users group will answer each other’s questions about smart phones, iPads, and technology mysteries.

TRAVEL  Topic: Baja California  Presidents’ Hall

Baja California has a wide diversity of landscapes, historical sites, and wildlife which will be shown in photos depicting grey whales, colorful towns, wine producers, cheese makers, and Franciscan missions.

10:45 – 11:45  EQUITY, EQUALITY, AND JUSTICE Presidents’ Hall 

Speaker: Megan J. Peterson, Executive Director, Gender Justice

Reproductive Rights and Justice

Many people think of reproductive rights as issues concerning the legality of abortion and access to contraception. They think of these issues as “women’s issues.” However, transgender, gender-nonconforming, and non-binary people also have reproductive health care needs, face additional barriers to getting that care, and are usually left out of the public conversation. Join us to learn about the current issues in reproductive justice.

11:45 – Noon ANNOUNCEMENTS

12:00 – 1:15 LUNCHEON

1:15 – 2:15 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY President’s Hall

Speaker: Dr. Gunda Georg, Department of Medical Chemistry, University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy

The Next Great Hope in Contraception

As a researcher in medicinal chemistry, Georg has worked on the development of drugs to treat cancer, Alzheimer’s, and epilepsy. Her recent research is in male and female non-hormonal contraceptives. She will discuss her research in the development of a male contraceptive.