Group Study Room, Williams Cafe (Williams P4)
Events
Class of 1955 Room, 241 Van Pelt Library What strategies can we use to recover lives and artworks nearly lost to history—especially when there is little archival material available? This talk focuses on the process of rediscovering Rahel Szalit (1888–1942), one of the best-known Jewish women artists in Weimar Germany. Szalit was a sought-after illustrator and painter originally from Eastern […]
Cherpack Lounge How do narratives shape our thinking and what makes stories so captivating? The first part of the talk will propose a model of narrative cognition, focusing on narrative emotions—emotions that reward our engagement with stories. Here, I will also present empirical findings and summarize ideas from my book, The Narrative Brain. The second […]
Public Trust, 4017 Walnut St Martinique award-winning author and screenwriter Patrick Chamoiseau returns to Public Trust with director Guy Deslauriers to screen, discuss, and celebrate the 20-year anniversary of their joint film project Biguine. The screening and discussion will take place on November 18, 2024 at 4:30 p.m at Public Trust. The film will be […]
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