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2009 Wisconsin Academy Fellows and Minerva Society Laureate Induction Ceremony Each year, the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters selects and honors a new Minerva Society Laureate, who has worked resolutely to promote Wisconsin arts and culture. 2009 Minerva Laureate Betty Ferris is co-founder of Big Top Chautauqua, the performing arts organization in Bayfield County devoted to increasing cultural and historical understanding of the Upper Midwest. Her presentation includes performances of original songs by Big Top Chautauqua musicians. Besides Ferris, seven 2009 Wisconsin Academy Fellow inductees were also honored for impressive accomplishments in their respective fields and their lifelong commitment to intellectual discourse. They include: William Dove, Ian Duncan, John Gurda, Jo Handelsman, David Lenz, Lorie Moore and John Gurda. The program took place on September 11, 2009, at the University of Wisconsin-Fox Valley in Menasha. view the video [1 hr. 50 min.] | read the transcript |
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