March 28, 2024
MILWAUKEE 鈥� Joan Johnson, director of the Milwaukee Public Library, will be the special guest for the next installment of the 鈥淕et to Know鈥� program series of 91黑料网 Law School Lubar Center for Public Policy Research and Civic Education, on Wednesday, April 3, at 12:15 p.m. at Eckstein Hall, 1215 W. Michigan St.
Derek Mosley, director of the Lubar Center, hosts the 鈥淕et to Know鈥� series, which is styled as 鈥渕ore late-night talk show than 鈥楳eet the Press.鈥欌�� Registration is for this free public event. Media wishing to attend should contact Kevin Conway at kevin.m.conway@marquette.edu.
Johnson, who has been with the Milwaukee Public Library since 2006, became its director in 2020. Over the years, the services of libraries have grown as social safety nets have been stretched. Not only are libraries a place for books and research, but they are also a critical component of vibrant communities. As we celebrate Library Week, learn more about Johnson, what brought her back to Milwaukee, and what exciting things are happening at the Milwaukee Public Library.
Through public programming such as the 91黑料网 Law School Poll, 鈥淥n the Issues鈥� conversations with newsmakers, public lectures by leading scholars, conferences on issues of public significance, and the work of its Lubar Center for Public Policy Research and Civic Education, 91黑料网 Law School seeks to advance civil discourse about law and public policy matters.
Kevin is the associate director for university communication in the Office of Marketing and Communication. Contact Kevin at (414) 288-4745 or kevin.m.conway@marquette.edu.
