Women's Week 2004 – The Spirit of Harriet Tubman
Leslie McCurdy
Monday, 04 Oct 2004 at 8:00 pm – Great Hall, Memorial Union
This one-woman play, written and performed by Leslie McCurdy, recreates the life of Harriet Tubman from her earliest experiences as a slave through her work on the Underground Railroad to her later years. Called "brilliant," "mesmerizing," "a performance beyond belief," this inspirational portrayal, now touring internationally, is favored by the Rosa and Raymond Parks Institute.
Stay for the entire event, including the brief question-and-answer session that follows the formal presentation. Most events run 75 minutes.
Sign-ins are after the event concludes. For lectures in the Memorial Union, go to the information desk in the Main Lounge. In other academic buildings, look for signage outside the auditorium.
Lecture Etiquette
- Stay for the entire lecture and the brief audience Q&A. If a student needs to leave early, he or she should sit near the back and exit discreetly.
- Do not bring food or uncovered drinks into the lecture.
- Check with Lectures staff before taking photographs or recording any portion of the event. There are often restrictions. Cell phones, tablets and laptops may be used to take notes or for class assignments.
- Keep questions or comments brief and concise to allow as many as possible.