Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Campus: Dayton
Location: Building 11, Room 324
Plague at the Golden Gate chronicles the story of the first bubonic plague outbreak ever to reach North America, which struck San Francisco's Chinatown in 1900; authorities wrongly concluded the plague only affected Chinese people, leading to harsh quarantines and the burning of homes and businesses that fell almost exclusively on the Chinese community. The film serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of scapegoating a community during a public health crisis and the importance of science-based solutions over fear and prejudice.
Join us for this in-person film screening.
Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Campus: Dayton
Location: Building 11, Room 324
Plague at the Golden Gate chronicles the story of the first bubonic plague outbreak ever to reach North America, which struck San Francisco's Chinatown in 1900; authorities wrongly concluded the plague only affected Chinese people, leading to harsh quarantines and the burning of homes and businesses that fell almost exclusively on the Chinese community. The film serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of scapegoating a community during a public health crisis and the importance of science-based solutions over fear and prejudice.
Join us for this in-person film screening.