Please join us for two days of campus conversations, centered on the Humanities Institute 2023 theme of COMMUNITIES: TRUST.

Session 1 | 12:30-1:45 pm | 250 Baird

Getting the Word Out: Writing Humanities for Popular Audiences

A presentation and Q+A framed for humanities faculty who would like to make their work available to public audiences in mainstream magazines, newspapers and multi-platform publishers.

• Victoria Wolcott Professor, History

Session 2 | 1:45-3:00 pm | 250 Baird

Reckoning with Transphobia: Alliance, Strategy, Solidarity

A roundtable conversation and audience-engaged discussion addressing support for trans communities.

• Taylor Blake Engagement and Education Coordinator, Pride Center of WNY
• Benjamin Fabian Associate Director for Student Support and Resources, Dean of Students Office and President, LGBTQ Faculty and Staff Association
• Mathew Hall, Graduate Student, Global Gender and Sexuality Studies
• Antione Holmes Director of Health Education and Outreach, Pride Center of WNY
• Gi Swords Programs Manager, GLYS WNY
• Gwynn Thomas Associate Professor and Chair, Global Gender and Sexuality Studies
• Moderated by Lindsay Brandon Hunter Interim Executive Director, Humanities Institute

Closing Reception | 3:00-4:00 pm | 218 Clemens

Light fare and beverages in the [NEW] Humanities Institute seminar space.

Day 2 of this series of conversations/workshops will take place at:

• Baird Recital Hall (250 Baird)
• Humanities Institute Seminar Room (218 Clemens)