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Liberty, Freedom, Democracy: Maia Kobabe and Gabrielle Calvocoressi in Conversation

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Liberty, Freedom, Democracy: Maia Kobabe and Gabrielle Calvocoressi in Conversation Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 04/18/2024 - 09:01

Liberty, Freedom, Democracy: The Fight for Ideas
Maia Kobabe and Gabrielle Calvocoressi in Conversation �� Queer Works, Book Bans, & Art

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�� Boulder's Center for Humanities & the Arts (CHA) invites Maia Kobabe and Gabrielle Calvocoressi to be in conversation about attacks against queer and nonbinary people and works, as well as amplifying the art of our speakers. Kobabe and Calvocoressi will discuss the words "liberty", "freedom", and "democracy" and what they mean for them as nonbinary artists, and how the audience can be advocates for liberty, freedom, and democracy.

Maia Kobabe's award-winning memoir Gender Queer is currently the most challenged book in the United States (American Library Association, 2023). Kobabe expressed eir journey with this stigma in "I Made the Most Banned Book in America" and continues to fight to protect diverse literature and the freedom to access information as a full-time artist and activist.

Gabrielle Calvocoressi is an award-winning poet and essayist, who explores the variety of use of pronouns, or even no pronouns in their collections. The poems in Rocket Fantastic explore the use of a symbol instead of pronouns, in which Calvocoressi elaborated on this use in an interview with Green Linden Press.

The first 30 people to register for this event (as well as attend) will be eligible for a free copy of Kobabe's Gender Queer: A Memoir. This event will be held Thursday, April 18, 2024 at the University of Colorado Boulder from 4pm - 5:30pm. This event has a limited capacity, registration is required. If you have questions about this event, contact the CHA at cu-cha@colorado.edu.

Event Information:

Date: Thursday, April 18, 2024
Time: 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Location: UMC 235, �� Boulder

Free and open to the public!
Registration required for all.

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Cox Family Process Speaker Series, featuring Gabrielle Calvocoressi

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Cox Family Process Speaker Series, featuring Gabrielle Calvocoressi Anonymous (not verified) Wed, 04/17/2024 - 19:03

Gabrielle Calvocoressi's Rocket Fantastic

4th Annual Cox Family Process Speaker Series

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The Center for Humanities & the Arts (CHA) at �� Boulder hosts our 4th annual Cox Family Process Speaker Series on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, and features award-winning poet, artist, and Associate Professor of creative writing Gabrielle Calvocoressi. The Cox Family Process Speaker Series annual programming seeks to bring renowned artists and scholars to �� Boulder each spring to speak about work that made them well-known in their fields of study and research.

Gabrielle Calvocoressi is the author of The Last Time I Saw Amelia Earhart, Apocalyptic Swing (a finalist for the LA Times Book Prize), and Rocket Fantastic (winner of the Audre Lorde Award for Lesbian Poetry). This event focuses on Calvocoressi's Rocket Fantastic, which has been described as a "spellbinding reinvention and exploration of self, gender, and family." In Rocket Fantastic, Calvocoressi innovatively uses the musical segno symbol in replacement of traditional pronouns for one of the main characters, allowing readers to engage with the poem’s content while leaving sex and gender as an open question. Calvocoressi teaches at UNC Chapel Hill and lives in Old East Durham, NC, where joy, compassion, and social justice are at the center of their personal and poetic practice.

The first 30 people to register (and attend the event) will receive a free copy of the book Rocket Fantastic. We will have refreshments and dessert available for all attendees.

Please note that this event is free and open to the public, but registration is recommended. Register here if you wish to attend the event: https://web.cvent.com/event/b4d62620-bd2b-427a-a938-d489874c4a68/summary

Quote from Author Interview with Green Linden Press:

"The thing that’s interesting to me about the Bandleader poems and that [dal segno] symbol has to do with power and how we relate to power in ourselves and others. I think for me in my own body that’s had a lot to do with what I think of as my male body, which is how I identified until I was about seven (and still do in many ways), and how I relate to my feminine body. There’s a quote at the end of the book, “Depending on the day, the Bandleader is this or that”—and I don’t mean that in a trite way; I really mean that. So the Bandleader and the symbol and the intake of breath are me trying to allow the illegibility of my understanding and my need for understanding of my body and my physical space in the world to become apparent—to myself first and then to others. I don’t know if that makes sense."
- Gabrielle Calvocoressi on Rocket Fantastic — October 15, 2017

Review of Rocket Fantastic, Inside Higher Ed:

One of the most important qualities of being a writer is a kind of bravery. Rocket Fantastic has this above all else, and in a way that overflows, giving power to the limited and the denied; not only in terms of gender, but those of ideas. The poems resist those invisible structures upon which the political economy insists. To that end, the poems often have violence at their edges, as if an atavistic presence is there working in the background. Poems often play with tone to convey their meanings; others evoke a mood and nothing more; yet when have you read a poem that uses feelings almost as textures, coloring the background, and through which the speaker(s) peer through, are held down by, or escape from? Using emotion in a dimensional way is something this book advances and it’s something from which we could all learn a great deal.
- Sean Singer, Reviewer - November 14, 2017

Event Information

Date: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Time: 5:30pm - 7pm
Location: in-person at �� Boulder's Norlin Library - Center for British & Irish Studies (CBIS) room, M549
Registration: https://cvent.me/bkRg9k
Event is free and open to the public.

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How to Have Difficult Conversations with Friends and Loved Ones

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How to Have Difficult Conversations with Friends and Loved Ones Anonymous (not verified) Wed, 03/27/2024 - 18:54

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Part of the CHA's Difficult Dialogues: Community Conversations series and Colorado Chautauqua's Voices at Chautauqua series.

How do we have difficult conversations with people you care about, but may disagree with? Join us for an enlightening open discussion on how to have productive conversations about controversial subjects.

Explore how a sincere willingness to listen and learn, instead of approaching tough conversations with an argumentative and persuasive effort, can transform challenging conversations. Join facilitators Jennifer Ho and Ami Dayan on March 27th (Wednesday, 6pm - 7pm) to practice having hard conversations, including on the topic of Gaza and Israel.

Event Guidelines

The Difficult Dialogue series brings together local voices to explore complex topics, fostering mutual understanding and a respectful discourse. Difficult Dialogue events aim to create a space for grappling with tough subjects that people may find difficult or uncomfortable to talk about. These events are not debates but platforms for thoughtful exchange.

Our purpose is to hold dialogues on topics considered diﬃcult, provocative, or controversial, among constituents that may have strong conflicting views. Our objective is NOT to necessarily agree, fix anything, prove anyone right or wrong, or alter anyone’s position.

We are committed to fostering productive dialogues in the hopes that minds and hearts might expand. We ask that you:

Keep an open mind
Be respectful of others
Listen with the intent to understand
Speak your own truth

We expect to experience discomfort when talking about hard things. Remain engaged and recognize that the discomfort can lead to problem-solving and authentic understanding.

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Difficult Dialogues: Reparations (3/20/2024)

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Difficult Dialogues: Reparations (3/20/2024) Anonymous (not verified) Wed, 03/20/2024 - 07:30

A panel event to discuss various forms of reparations for historical harms.

March 20, 2024
12:30pm - 1:45pm
Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL), CASE E390

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How do we repair harm, when the harm is on a national scale?

For the March 2024 Difficult Dialogue topic, we will consider how various nations have provided reparations for systemic harm and how we can hold nations, governments, and communities accountable for it.

While the US government has made reparations to Japanese Americans incarcerated during World War II, there are still some groups that have not received any form of restitution, such as to enslaved people taken from African nations or to Indigenous nations for stolen land. Other countries have provided restitution for genocide, such as the German government and businesses to survivors of the Holocaust and the Rwandan government to Tutsi survivors of the 1994 genocide. Our panelists will discuss how we as individuals can encourage and support various types of reparations for harmed communities. For additional reading materials on these topics, visit the �� Libraries Resource Guide: https://libguides.colorado.edu/ddreparations

Questions our panelists will consider:

How do we hold nations, governments, and communities accountable for systemic harm?
How do individuals engage on this scale with governments to provide restitution to groups harmed?
Closer to home, how do we at �� Boulder contend with land acknowledgments that address settler-colonialism when we are not giving back land?

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Standing for Humanity in Gaza and Israel (Events from February - March 2024)

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Standing for Humanity in Gaza and Israel (Events from February - March 2024) Anonymous (not verified) Sun, 03/10/2024 - 11:55

Raising awareness and offering pathways to staying informed, engaged, and active. This event includes a staged reading of "How to Remain A Humanist after a Massacre in 17 Steps" by Maya Arad Yasur, readings of works by acclaimed Palestinian Poets Rashid Hussein, Taha Muhammad Ali, Mahmoud Darwish, and Refaat Alareer, followed by a panel discussion from �� Boulder faculty.

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March 10, 2024 at 7:30pm
Roe Green Theatre, �� Boulder

Co-presented by �� Boulder's Center for Humanities & the Arts (CHA), Center for Asian Studies, Department of Ethnic Studies, Department of Geography, Department of Theatre & Dance, Program in Jewish Studies, and The Peace, Conflict, and Security Program (PACS).

What to Expect

The Play

The haunting 20-minute play "How to Remain a Humanist after a Massacre in 17 Steps" opens with a prologue set on the morning of October 7th, 2023. It then sharply transforms to a ‘how to’ course in maintaining humanity in the aftermath of barbarism, poignantly capturing the critical moment when everything changed for the people of Israel, Gaza, and way beyond, enforcing that essential reminder — ‘There are mothers on both sides.’ The play has been presented broadly in Europe, generating a widespread and profound emotional response.

HOW TO REMAIN A HUMANIST AFTER A MASSACRE IN 17 STEPS

By Maya Arad Yasur

Translated by Shir Freibach

Featuring a cast of �� Boulder staff, faculty, and students.

Poetry Readings

After the play, readings of poignant poems by Palestinian writers:

Taha Muhammad Ali (1931 - 2011)
Rashid Hussein (1936 - 1997)
Mahmoud Darwish (Palestinian National Poet, 1941 - 2008)
Refaat Alareer (1979 - 2023), who was killed in an IDF airstrike on December 6th, days after writing his renowned poem If I Must Die.

Setting the stage for a crucial Panel Discussion about the world’s most combustible conflict with �� Faculty and Students.

Panel Discussion

The panel discussion is moderated by Pastor Carl Hofmann of Grace Commons Church and features the following panelists:

Dr. Hilary Falb Kalisman, Ph.D, Director of Graduate Studies for the Program in Jewish Studies
Dr. Karim Mattar, Associate Professor of English
Dr. Michael D. English, Director of the Peace, Conflict, and Security Program

Tickets for full series

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Proceeds go to Medical Aid for Palestine and Bring Them Home Now.

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Faculty Celebration of Major Works: Showcase and Magazine Launch (2/29/24)

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Faculty Celebration of Major Works: Showcase and Magazine Launch (2/29/24) Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 02/29/2024 - 00:00

Faculty Celebration of Major Works

2020 - 2023 Showcase of Works and 2023 Magazine Launch

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Join us for an exciting celebration for our �� Boulder Faculty!

On February 29, 2024, the Center for Humanities & the Arts (CHA) will honor the achievements of �� Boulder faculty working in the arts & humanities and their works from 2020 - 2023! This occasion will coincide with the launch of the 2023 Faculty Celebration of Major Works Magazine.

Since 2019, the CHA has celebrated and uplifted faculty publications and major artistic works on campus with a yearly publication of the Faculty Celebration of Major Works Magazine. Our magazine showcases major works spanning from books, art exhibitions, films, musical compositions, and many more remarkable accomplishments crafted by our outstanding �� Boulder faculty in the arts and humanities. This event would not be possible without the efforts of the �� University Libraries team; we can't thank them enough for their support!

This celebration will be open to the public; food and light refreshments will be available to all registered attendees. Let's mingle, mix, and joyously celebrate the exceptional accomplishments of our faculty in the arts and humanities!

RSVP to be part of an event filled with celebration and inspiration: https://web.cvent.com/event/2ecdaa95-359e-4fb4-a7df-b6fc3e63a5f7/summary

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The Frontier of Free Speech: Are There Boundaries? (2/28/24)

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The Frontier of Free Speech: Are There Boundaries? (2/28/24) Anonymous (not verified) Wed, 02/28/2024 - 12:42

The Frontier of Free Speech: Are There Boundaries?

Part of the CHA's Difficult Dialogues: Community Conversations series and Colorado Chautauqua's Voices at Chautauqua series.

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For this second event in the series, the Center for Humanities & the Arts (CHA) and Colorado Chautauqua are hosting a community conversation about the first amendment and freedom of speech. Are there boundaries to what speech can and should be shared publicly? Are there costs to free speech?

The Difficult Dialogues series brings together local voices to explore complex topics, fostering a mutual understanding and a respectful discourse. Difficult Dialogues events aim to create a space for grappling with tough subjects that people may find difficult or uncomfortable to talk about. These events are not debates but platforms for thoughtful exchange.

We are committed to fostering productive dialogues in the hopes that minds and hearts might expand. We ask that you:

Keep an open mind
Be respectful of others
Listen with the intent to understand
Speak your own truth

We expect to experience discomfort when talking about hard things. Remain engaged and recognize that the discomfort can lead to problem-solving and authentic understanding.

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Why Don’t You Think Like I Do? Navigating the Spaces Between Us (1/31/24)

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Why Don’t You Think Like I Do? Navigating the Spaces Between Us (1/31/24) Anonymous (not verified) Wed, 01/31/2024 - 10:23

Why Don’t You Think Like I Do?
Navigating the spaces between us

THIS EVENT IS ��RRENTLY SOLD OUT

Part of the CHA's Difficult Diaolgues: Community Conversations series and Colorado Chautauqua's Voices at Chautauqua series

As we begin 2024, the Center for Humanities & the Arts (CHA) and Colorado Chautauqua are hosting a community conversation about how we form opinions, and what happens when we confront opposing views.

We are committed to fostering productive dialogues in the hopes that minds and hearts might expand. We ask that you:

Keep an open mind
Be respectful of others
Listen with the intent to understand
Speak your own truth

We expect to experience discomfort when talking about hard things. Remain engaged and recognize that the discomfort can lead to problem-solving and authentic understanding.

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Graduate Student Arts & Humanities Salon (1/24/24)

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Graduate Student Arts & Humanities Salon (1/24/24) Anonymous (not verified) Wed, 01/24/2024 - 09:48

Join us for a salon event hosted by the Center for Humanities & the Arts (CHA), where we center the voices of graduate students in the arts and humanities.

Date: Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Time: 12:15pm - 1:30pm
Location: Rec Center’s Ice Overlook Large Meeting Room (C250)

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Our aim is to bring together graduate students from various departments and colleges involved in arts and humanities alongside faculty and administrators who support �� Boulder graduate students.

Through a salon format, we empower graduate students to lead small table conversations on the challenges within arts and humanities graduate education. Our focus is on cultivating an environment where graduate students' perspectives take center stage, enabling collective dialogues to tackle these challenges collaboratively. This salon serves as a platform for understanding, fostering dialogue, and identifying resources to address shared concerns. Faculty, staff, and administrators are encouraged to participate by listening and fostering a deeper understanding of the graduate student experience and collectively working towards solutions.

This salon is part of the CHA’s 2023 – 2024 academic programming theme “Liberty, Freedom, Democracy: The Fight for Ideas”. Food will be provided for all registered attendees. For additional event information or questions about this event, please reach out to the CHA at cu-cha@colorado.edu.

The Center for Humanities & the Arts (CHA) strives to create an experience that is accessible and accommodates the needs of those with disabilities. If you identify as having a disability, you will have an opportunity to indicate any accommodation requirements when you register using our online registration system. You may also email us at cu-cha@colorado.edu to let us know how we can better enhance your experience.

Questions include:

How can the university and departments better financially support arts and humanities graduate students?
What non-scholarly resources would be helpful for arts and humanities graduate students to feel like they belong?
How can the university and departments prepare arts and humanities graduate students outside of academia?
What concerns do graduate students have about the state of the arts and humanities on college campuses and nationwide in general?
Based on the survey results (shared out prior to event via email), what specific outcomes would you like to see administrators take to better serve graduate students?
How might we facilitate more interactions and exchanges among arts and humanities departments and/or among any and all academic departments on �� Boulder’s campus?
How are graduate students mentally and emotionally navigating uncertainty, considering the fact that tenure-track jobs are far from guaranteed after graduation?

Directions:

This salon event is located at the �� Boulder's Recreation Center building in the Ice Overlook Large Meeting Room (C250).
Address: 1835 Pleasant St, Boulder, CO 80302

Map of �� Boulder's Student Recreation Center, highlighting the entrance and room C250, otherwise known as the Ice Overlook Large Meeting Room

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Censorship Unbound: A Panel on Book Bans and the Right to Read in K-8 Schools and Libraries (10/25/23)

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Censorship Unbound: A Panel on Book Bans and the Right to Read in K-8 Schools and Libraries (10/25/23) Anonymous (not verified) Wed, 10/25/2023 - 13:42

A Panel on Book Bans and the Right to Read in K-8 Schools and Libraries

Oct 25, 2023 | 5:30 - 7:30pm | Boulder Public Library - Canyon Theatre

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Part of the 5th Annual Children's Book Festival, partnered with the �� Boulder's School of Education.

In response to the alarming surge in challenges to literature, the Center for Humanities & the Arts (CHA) is taking a stand. The CHA is co-sponsoring a panel titled "Book Censorship and Honoring the Right to Read in K-8 Schools and Libraries" at the upcoming Children's Book Festival. The event aims to shed light on the critical issue of book bans and the preservation of academic freedom in educational institutions.

We invite teachers, students, families, librarians and all who are concerned about book bans and challenges to join us for the panel on Book Censorship and Honoring the Right to Read in K-8 Schools and Libraries. This panel event will take place on October 25, from 5:30pm - 7:30pm at the Canyon Theater & Gallery - Boulder Public Library (Main Library). Opportunity to purchase the festival authors’ books, signing, and a reception will follow the panel.

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This event is in partnership with the �� Boulder's School of Education, Boulder Book Store, Boulder Public Library, and the �� Boulder Center for Humanities and the Arts (CHA).

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CHA Events

Liberty, Freedom, Democracy: Maia Kobabe and Gabrielle Calvocoressi in Conversation

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Cox Family Process Speaker Series, featuring Gabrielle Calvocoressi

Quote from Author Interview with Green Linden Press:

Review of Rocket Fantastic, Inside Higher Ed:

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How to Have Difficult Conversations with Friends and Loved Ones

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Difficult Dialogues: Reparations (3/20/2024)

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Standing for Humanity in Gaza and Israel (Events from February - March 2024)

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Tickets for full series

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Faculty Celebration of Major Works: Showcase and Magazine Launch (2/29/24)

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The Frontier of Free Speech: Are There Boundaries? (2/28/24)

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Why Don’t You Think Like I Do? Navigating the Spaces Between Us (1/31/24)

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Graduate Student Arts & Humanities Salon (1/24/24)

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Censorship Unbound: A Panel on Book Bans and the Right to Read in K-8 Schools and Libraries (10/25/23)

A Panel on Book Bans and the Right to Read in K-8 Schools and Libraries

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