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Abilene, Kan. - The next Lunch & Learn program is Thursday, August 22 at noon in the Eisenhower Presidential Library Visitors Center Auditorium, 200 SE 4th, Abilene. Free and open to the public, a light lunch is included on a first come, first serve basis.
Matthew Sanderson, associate professor of sociology at Kansas State University, will explore immigration in Kansas. His presentation examines why Kansas attracts migrants—from the mid-1800s through present day. Since settlement in the 19th century, the story of Kansas has largely been a story of immigration.
Sanderson will connect trends in the benefits and challenges that communities face when new people move in. The social processes of integrating new cultures into our increasingly shared space will be examined.
“Kansas has a long history as a destination for immigration, but the size and composition of immigration flows into our state has varied quite dramatically over time,” said Sanderson. “If we better understand the long-term processes driving immigration to our state, we can also better understand the consequences of immigration for Kansans today.”
The Lunch & Learn series is made possible courtesy of the Eisenhower Foundation, the Jeffcoat Memorial Foundation and Humanities Kansas.
About the Eisenhower Presidential Library
The Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum is one of 16 Presidential Libraries administered by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). Presidential Libraries play a vital role in preserving and providing access to historical materials, supporting research, and fostering a deeper understanding of the presidency and the American experience. Through interactive exhibits and public programs, they aim to educate and inspire. The Eisenhower Presidential Library's public programs and exhibits receive generous funding and support from The Eisenhower Foundation.