Grace Gipson, Assistant Professor, VCU Department of African American Studies
Join faculty comics experts from the Humanities Research Center, who will be discussing the creation and significance of visual narratives (aka comics) such as Seek You, and answer student and audience questions on the nature and workings of comics in culture.
Part Two of the Common Book Speaker Series: How does Tech Move in Time?
Moderator & Panelists:
Sara Laws (moderator), Professor, VCU Department of Focused Inquiry
A panel of experts from VCU's Departments of English and History will discuss questions about the history and effects of technologies on culture. Join us for a peek at how history affects the future, and a chance to ask and hear their answers on how technology intersects with loneliness.
Common Book Speaker Series Part Three: Loneliness and Community: Empathy, Marginalization and Pride
Moderator & Panelists:
Shenita Williams, Director of field education and assistant professor in teaching, VCU School of Social Work
Kimberly Compton, Program Assistant Director and Assistant Professor in Teaching, VCU School of Social Work
Alex Wagaman, Associate Professor, VCU School of Social Work
Jacob Goffnett, Assistant Professor, VCU School of Social Work
Mer Francis, Assistant Professor, VCU School of Social Work
This panel discussion brings together scholars from the School of Social Work to discuss how individuals create connections within their communities, how loneliness and marginalization might intersect, and how people empathize with other communities while cultivating pride in their own.