MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave College will host a three-part speaker series at its Lake Havasu City Campus, offering community members an opportunity to learn about significant historical, cultural and environmental topics that have shaped the American southwest.
The free lecture series, “Stories of the Southwest: A Community Lecture Series,” opens Oct. 14 with “Poston Live: Remembering the Poston Internment Camp,” presented by Marlene Shigekawa, president of the Poston Community Alliance and a former internee at the Poston War Relocation Center. Shigekawa will share firsthand insights into the history of Poston, one of the largest Japanese American incarceration camps during World War II. The evening will also feature a screening of the short film Blue Jay and an audience question-and-answer session.
In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, the series continues Nov. 9 with “Growing in the Desert: The History & Culture of the Tohono O’odham.” Presented by Dr. Jacelle Ramon-Saubera of Tohono O’odham Community College, the lecture will explore the history, traditions, resilience and contemporary culture of the Tohono O’odham people through the perspective of a member of the Nation.
The final presentation, “All Things Water: A Regional Perspective,” is Nov. 18 and presented by Dr. Doyle Wilson. The lecture will examine the challenges and opportunities surrounding water in the Southwest, including regional water resources, conservation efforts and long-term sustainability. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of one of the region’s most critical issues and its impact on the future of the southwest.
The event is free and open to the public. Doors open at 5 PM with the lecture starting at 5:30 PM, at Mohave College Lake Havasu City Campus, 1977 Acoma W Blvd., building 600. Light refreshments will be served.
For more information about the speaker series, contact Dr. Jenna Lowder, Dean of Student and Community Engagement at JLowder@mohave.edu or call 928.505.3300.
About Mohave College
Since 1971, Mohave College has been transforming lives by helping students earn degrees and certificates that lead to better careers and brighter futures. Most alumni stay right here in Mohave County, strengthening the local workforce, fueling economic growth, and giving back to the communities they call home. The College delivers an estimated $199 million annual economic impact to the region and supports over 3,000 jobs in industries ranging from healthcare to the arts. Alumni contribute $158 million each year in additional income to local communities, and 96% of graduates say Mohave prepared them well for their careers or further education. Whether you’re starting your journey or advancing your skills, Mohave College is here to help you own your future. Learn more at Mohave.edu/ImprovingLives.