Poetry Reading: Kadija (George) Sesay & Trapeta B. Mayson

The Charles L. Blockson Collection 1330 Polett Walk, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Moonstone Arts Center & The Charles L. Blockson Collection at Temple University present a reading with literary artists and activists Kadija (George) Sesay and Trapeta B. Mayson. Kadija (George) Sesay is the founder and editor of Sable LitMag. She is the editor of several anthologies of work by writers of African and Asian descent, and … Continue reading Poetry Reading: Kadija (George) Sesay & Trapeta B. Mayson

CHAT Lecture with Priya Joshi: Rethinking the Theory of the Novel

CHAT Lounge Gladfelter Hall, 10th Floor, 1115 West Berks St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Center for the Humanities at Temple presents a lecture by English professor Priya Joshi for their Distinguished Faculty Lectures Series.  In "Rethinking the Theory of the Novel," Dr. Joshi will examine the recent explosion of commercially successful English novels in India. What theory of the novel might emerge when it is based on anti-literary forms? How might attention … Continue reading CHAT Lecture with Priya Joshi: Rethinking the Theory of the Novel

Harilyn Rousso’s Don’t Call Me Inspirational: A Disabled Feminist Talks Back

Walk Auditorium, Ritter Hall 131 1301 Cecil B. Moore Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join feminist/disability activist Harilyn Rousso for a reading of her new memoir, Don't Call Me Inspirational: A Disabled Feminist Talks Back (Temple University Press). Rousso, a renowned feminist and disability scholar, is politically progressive, insightfully compassionate, and fiercely honest about herself as a woman in today’s society. All disciplines are encouraged to attend.  Discussion sponsored … Continue reading Harilyn Rousso’s Don’t Call Me Inspirational: A Disabled Feminist Talks Back

Launching Your Personal Website for Graduate Students

Via Zoom

Please join Blackstone LaunchPad and Wix for Launching Your Personal Website for Graduate Students.  This session will show you how to 1) effectively market your personal brand, 2) curate a streamlined portfolio, and 3) use various web design features unique to Wix.

Beyond the Page: Chatbots and Philosophy

Charles Library

Join the Loretta C. Duckworth Scholars Studio for this two-day workshop symposium introducing you to state-of-the-art chatbot technology and other NLP machines. The symposium is co-sponsored by the Center for Hybrid Intelligence in the College of Science and Technology and the Department of Religion in the College of Liberal Arts. Feel free to stop by … Continue reading Beyond the Page: Chatbots and Philosophy

Fall Weekend Writing & Research Retreat

Via Zoom

During the Weekend Writing & Research Retreats sponsored by the Student Success Center, you'll set a writing goal and commit to focused working time. You'll work independently (but alongside a virtual community of other writers) in 50-minute chunks with 10-minute breaks in between.