LIA! is joining hands with humanities students and clubs across campus for a Lightning Lecture afternoon—and we want YOU to give a Lightning Lecture! 

“Why Study Humanities Today?” If you have the inklings of an answer to this crucial question, submit a 100-200 word abstract of a 3-5 minute “lightning talk” on the value, beauty, practical benefits, and transformative force of the humanities. A thriving humanities takes culture both as its subject and object, as a serious realm of study but also a regenerative space for play and creativity and healing.

In that spirit, we welcome lightning talks about any related topic in all forms, ranging from scholarly presentations to creative work, performance, rants, song, or any other form of your choosing. All students, regardless of their major, are welcome to submit for a chance to participate in a vibrant, ongoing conversation about the humanities.

Do you want to present? Please submit a 100-word summary of your proposed Lightning Lecture and 100-word bio to the  to the Google form by Mar. 4, 2024. (EXTENDED)

No experience required! We’ll provide a Lightning Lecture skills workshop for all presenters.

Lightning Lecture Preparation Workshop (co-hosted by Dr. Julia Boyd and Prof. Sarah Star): Thurs. Mar. 7, 1:00-2:00pm, MN5128
 
Date/Time: Mar. 15, 2024, 2pm-5pm
Location: Student Centre Presentation Room

FREE food! Inspiring Lectures! Great conversation! CCR Recognition and Prizes for Presenters!

Please feel welcome to contact us at lit.is.alive.utm@gmail.com if there is anything we can do to make this event more accessible for you. For more updates, follow us on IG at @utmliteratureisalive.