'In Conversation with Renowned Poet Haki Madhubuti'
Dr. Haki R. Madhubuti, an influential architect of the Black Arts Movement, will speak about his experiences as a leading poet, author and educator. Madhubuti is widely known as a publisher and the founder of Chicago's Third World Press (1967), the oldest and largest Black-owned publishing house in the United States. Aubrey (Aubs.) Barnes, an award-winning spoken word poet and author, will interview and facilitate a discussion with Madhubuti regarding his life and career as a literary leader.
Film: 'Embrace'
"Your body isn't an ornament. It's the vehicle to your dreams." In honor of Eating Disorder Awareness Week, the Student Counseling Services Office and Amy's Gift are providing a free screening of the award-winning movie "Embrace." This film is a social impact documentary nominated for the Documentary Australia Foundation Award for Best Documentary. Its director and main character, Taryn Brumfitt, created the Body Image Movement in 2012 and released "Embrace" in 2016. In 2023, Brumfitt was named Australian of the Year in recognition of her decade-long global campaign to end the body hate epidemic and inspire people to embrace their bodies. Attendees are also invited to participate in a discussion after the movie.
Francophone Film Festival: 'Big Bug'
Augustana College will sponsor its annual Francophone Film Festival on Tuesdays, Feb. 20 to March 19.
Francophone Film Festival: 'Saint Omer'
Augustana College will sponsor its annual Francophone Film Festival on Tuesdays, Feb. 20 to March 19.
Francophone Film Festival: 'Wingwomen'
Augustana College will sponsor its annual Francophone Film Festival on Tuesdays, Feb. 20 to March 19.
Francophone Film Festival: 'Peter Von Kant'
Augustana College will sponsor its annual Francophone Film Festival on Tuesdays, Feb. 20 to March 19.
Francophone Film Festival: 'Magnetic Beats'
Augustana College will sponsor its annual Francophone Film Festival on Tuesdays, Feb. 20 to March 19.
OperX: Opera Scenes
OperX will perform a wonderful evening of scenes from operas and musical theatre. Prepared under the always exciting direction of Patrick McNally this scenes program will tug at your heart and embrace your soul!
OperX: 'Dido and Aeneas'
Purcell's Dido and Aeneas is based on Virgil's epic poem, The Aeneid and the opera is often said to be the birth of the English Opera art form back when the work premiered in 1689. Dido and Aeneas touches on the idea of fate and the conflict between making an active choice to fall in love vs.
OperX: 'Dido and Aeneas'
Purcell's Dido and Aeneas is based on Virgil's epic poem, The Aeneid and the opera is often said to be the birth of the English Opera art form back when the work premiered in 1689. Dido and Aeneas touches on the idea of fate and the conflict between making an active choice to fall in love vs.