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WHAT: A renowned professor of Hispanic studies and multilingualism will present about the connections between language and identity and the benefits of multilingualism to both individuals and the broader society.
WHO: Western Oregon University is hosting Dr. Kim Potowski from the University of Illinois at Chicago.
WHEN: Thurdsay, Jan. 9 at 4 p.m.
WHERE: The Willamette Room of Werner University Center at Western Oregon University (campus map: https://wou.edu/resources/campus-map/)
MORE INFO: About the event and Dr. Potowski: https://today.wou.edu/2020/01/06/no-child-left-monolingual/
MEDIA CONTACT: Lisa Catto, assistant director of marketing and communications at Western Oregon University. 503-838-8163 or cattol@wou.edu.