February 18, 2025
Bloomfield Township Public Library is pleased to host the lecture Dangerous Experiment with Michigan history expert and educator Susan L. Nenadic, Monday, March 10 at 7 p.m.
The great issue of the 19th century was not suffrage but education. Advocates of women’s suffrage, such as Elizabeth Cady Stanton, were educated women. Michigan’s Washtenaw County boasted not only many co-ed high schools but the nation’s first normal school west of the Alleghenies. The University of Michigan became a pioneer by admitting women in 1870 and became the foremost university to do so. A university degree allowed women to enter the professional working world and rise to prominent positions in both the state and nation. Presenter Susan L. Nenadic explores the challenges women faced in accessing education during this transformative period.
“We are thrilled to host Ms. Nenadic for this important lecture, which shines a light on the challenges and pivotal moments in history—when access to and the pursuit of education was an extraordinary struggle for women. The University of Michigan’s decision to admit women was a monumental step that opened doors to opportunities that continue to shape our world today,” said Latonia Phillips, Adult &Teen Services Librarian.
Registration for this program is required.
