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Rising Above in Arkansas: Japanese American Incarceration during World War II
Burdick 205, 6:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m.
Sponsored by: Center for Asian Languages and Cultures and Center for Global Learning and Engagement
Join Prof. Kimball Erdman (University of Arkansas – Fayetteville) and Angie Payne (Center for Advanced Spatial Technologies) for an exploration of the rich new digital resource “Rising Above in Arkansas: Japanese American Incarceration at Rohwer and Jerome during World War II.” This event not only offers vital context for understanding an important and difficult chapter in Arkansas and American history, but also showcases how scholars use digital humanities to preserve vanishing cultural landscapes and support peace, justice, and strong institutions.
Link: https://uca.edu/global-learning/sdg-action-awareness-week-2026/