2019 CONFERENCE: ARTS AS RESISTANCE

TIME: April 27, 2019, 10 AM — 4 PM

LOCATION: Lewis Library Room 138

10:00 AM: Welcome, Coffee & Bagels

Mingle with other conference participants over a warm cup of coffee and breakfast.

11:00–12:00: Arts Panel

Panel featuring Yasmin Belkhyr (Winter Tangerine), Michael “Scooter” Liapin (Ellipses Slam Poetry Team) and Priya Vulchi (The Nassau Literary Review). Moderated by Raluca Albu (BOMB Magazine).

12:00–12:30 PM: Lunch

Enjoy sandwiches and refreshments catered by D’Angelo.

12:30–1:00 PM: Keynote Address

Address by Nicole Dennis-Benn.

1:00–2:00 PM: Student readings & discussion

Student readings on the theme of arts & identity curated by Jason Schneiderman.

2:00–3:30: Art as Resistance Workshop: “A Connection to Power: On Art, Land, and Food Sovereignty”

Workshop led by Alicia Grullon.

3:30 PM-4:00 PM: Reception

Meet and greet.

Ongoing: Art as Resistance Exhibition of Student Work