Indian River State College Announces Spring 2025 Living History Series Events

February 20, 2025 Indian River State College

Fort Pierce, FL (February 20, 2025) – Indian River State College's Living History Series, directed by Professor David Yankwitt, announces its Spring 2025 program featuring four distinguished speakers exploring topics from local history to global politics. As part of this exceptional series, the program proudly includes a special presentation celebrating Martin County's Centennial, featuring renowned local historian Sandra Thurlow, who will share the rich tapestry of stories that have shaped Martin County’s remarkable 100-year journey.

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MARCH EVENTS

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"From Factions to Parties: James Madison's Insights and Modern Politics"

Dr. David Purificato, Indian River State College Professor of History, explores James Madison’s arguments in Federalist No. 10 and examines how his concerns about factions relate to the modern two-party system in the U.S.

First Session:

Date/Time: Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 3 - 4:15 p.m.

Location: Indian River State College – Fort Pierce Campus

3209 Virginia Avenue, Room V-110
Fort Pierce, FL 34981

Second Session:

Date/Time: Thursday, March 13, 2025, 4 - 5:15 p.m.

Location: Indian River State College – Stuart Campus

2400 SE Salerno Road, Auditorium C-101
Stuart, FL 34997

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"Celebrating Our Centennial"

Sandra Thurlow, a local author and historian, will showcase highlights of Martin County’s history as the County celebrates 100 years.

Date/Time: Monday, March 31, 2025, 4 - 5:15 p.m.

Location: Indian River State College – Stuart Campus

2400 SE Salerno Road, Auditorium C-101
Stuart, FL 34997

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APRIL EVENT

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"The Rise of Putin"

Dr. Alex Shelby, Indian River State College Professor of History, will explore how Vladimir Putin consolidated power, redefined the Russian state, and challenged the American world international order in the post-Cold War world.

Date/Time: Thursday, April 10, 2025, 3 - 4:15 p.m.

Location: Indian River State College – Stuart Campus

2400 SE Salerno Road, Auditorium C-101
Stuart, FL 34997

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Important Information:

All events are free and open to the public

No registration required

Seating available on a first-come, first-served basis

For more information about the Living History Series, please contact: Professor David Yankwitt at 772-462-7680 or dyankwit@irsc.edu.

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About Indian River State College: Indian River State College, serving Florida's Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, and Okeechobee counties, offers high-quality, affordable education to 23,000 students annually through traditional and online courses. The College provides more than 120 programs leading to bachelor's degrees, associate degrees, technical certificates, and applied technology diplomas. For more information, visit irsc.edu.

Media Contact: Kathleen Walter, Public Information Officer, kwalter1@irsc.edu