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.