Events

David R. Roediger recounts how ethnic groups considered white today-including Jewish-, Italian-, and Polish-Americans-were once viewed as undesirables by the WASP establishment in the United States. They eventually became part of white America, through the nascent labor movement, New Deal reforms, and a rise in home-buying. Once assimilated as fully white, many of them adopted the racism of those whites who formerly looked down on them as inferior. Footsteps Through Time by Irene Planinsek Odorizzi, tentatively scheduled for June 16th, has been rescheduled to Tuesday, October 6th.

In April, a number of SUA members travelled to Slovenia to learn about the country’s ancient trades and crafts. Participants experienced first-hand how to forge metal, carve stone, weave baskets, felt wool, and more. It was an incredible trip, both fun and enlightening. Presenters: Karen Prus, Genevieve Shiffrar, Rae Vogeler, and Chris Echevarria. Register here bit.ly/4foroVi.

September 22, 2026, 8 PM EST, Zoom "Dancing in the Rain" written and directed by Bostjan Hlamdnik. If you are interested in joining the Slovenia on Screen Cultural Interest Group (CIG), please reach out to Dan at sloveniaonscreen@gmail.com. See the Slovenian on Screen CIG page for more information. You must be an SUA member to join a CIG.