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Let's talk about storytelling!
The Stories Between Us
January 31, 2026
Educator Claudia Bonilla, EdD uses storytelling to spark reflection on what we all share as people—our hopes, struggles, resilience, and capacity for connection. Drawing from stories in her book, Between Two Homes, Dr. Bonilla explores Haiti, memory, and diasporic identity. We’ll consider how personal and collective stories shape our understanding of place, inheritance, and who we become across borders.
Let's talk about comparative literature!
Mirroring Manuscripts
March 1, 2026
Professor Victor Calderin's life as a reader began in early childhood. His love of reading led him to pursue a masters in comparative literatures. In this lecture, he'll discuss the works of Argentinian writer Julio Borges and Italian writer Italo Calvino. Touching on mid to late 20th century literary theory, he'll explore the fusion of reader, writer, and text.
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Let's talk about Taylor Swift!
The Taylor Phenomenon: Music, Consumer Culture, and Connection
May 16, 2026
Join Taylor Swift scholar Alexandra Wormley, PhD, as she explores Taylor through parasocial relationships, consumer culture, and personality, unpacking why her music feels so personal and her fandom so powerful.
Whether you’re a longtime Swiftie or newly enchanted, come connect, reflect, and celebrate the phenomenon.