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Five historians from around the country discuss their work on the Pullman community today in a free seminar. Writing About Pullman, which kicks off a day of activities sponsored by the Newberry Library and the Historic Pullman Foundation, begins at 10 at the library, 60 W. Walton. The day also includes lunch at 1 at Pullman’s Hotel Florence, 11111 S. Forrestville, a neighborhood tour at 2 with the historians, and a reception at 3:30 back at the hotel. Lunch and transportation from the Newberry to Pullman and back is $35; lunch alone is $15. Everything else is free. Call 943-9090, ext. 233, for reservations.
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University of Arizona sociologist Paula England talks about gender-based pay inequity today at 1 at the UIC Theatre, 1040 W. Harrison. It’s sponsored by the Students for Comparable Worth Committee and the Jane Addams College of Social Work, and admission is free. Call 996-2433 for more.
Reader contributor Achy Obejas reads tonight from her new book We Came All the Way From Cuba So You Could Dress Like This? at HotHouse, 1565 N. Milwaukee. Admission is $4, and it starts at 7:30. Call 278-2210.
