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Difficult Dialogues: Abortion

Anonymous — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 17:11:37 +0000

Difficult Dialogues: Abortion Anonymous (not verified) Wed, 03/22/2023 - 11:11

We invite you to join the conversation on the topic of Abortion at our semi-annual Difficult Dialogue series on March 22, 2023.

Register Here

What to Expect

The Center for the Humanities and the Arts and the University Libraries continue to host Difficult Dialogues — a series of panel conversations that bring together people from on and off campus to discuss challenging issues from their own perspectives.

In 2022, we witnessed the end to fifty years of legal protections for the right to abortion care as a result of the United States Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. The court concluded that the constitution does not protect a right to abortion and returned the right of states to regulate abortion. Months after the case, several states have invoked total or near-total bans on abortion, the devastating social, political, and economic impacts of which we are only beginning to understand. Millions of citizens have lost access to abortion care and those already facing discriminatory barriers are disproportionately disadvantaged by the loss of this fundamental right.

This panel features individuals discussing how talking about abortion can be difficult, and how the recent overturning of Roe v. Wade makes conversation about this topic even more fraught. This is not a debate about being pro-life or pro-choice; this difficult dialogue is simply to discuss the difficulty of talking about abortion. Register here for zoom link: colorado.edu/cha/ddabortionrsvp

University Libraries Book Resource Guide

Ground Rules

We are committed to fostering productive dialogues in the hope that minds and hearts might expand and that mutual respect, understanding, and perhaps self-examination can be fostered by meeting with and listening to each other respectfully. These dialogues are meant to allow us to see each other as human. If you are going to participate, the goal is to develop the capacity of talking about hard issues with as much care for self and others as possible.

Giveaway: Free Books!

The first 15 people to register* (Register Here) as well as attend the event will receive a free copy of the book "Tiny You: A Western History of the Anti-Abortion Movement" by Jennifer Holland.

Tiny You tells the story of one of the most successful political movements of the 20th century: the grassroots campaign against legalized abortion. While Americans have rapidly changed their minds about sex education, pornography, arts funding, gay teachers, and ultimately gay marriage, opposition to legalized abortion has only grown. As other socially conservative movements have lost young activists, the pro-life movement has successfully recruited more young people to its cause. Holland explores why abortion dominates conservative politics like no other cultural issue. Looking at anti-abortion movements in 4 western states since the 1960s—turning to the fetal pins passed around church services, the graphic images exchanged between friends, and the fetus dolls given to children in school—she argues that activists made fetal life feel personal to many Americans.

*You are eligible to receive a free copy of "Tiny You" if you are one of the first 15 people to register for the event. You must attend the event for the majority of the time (45 minutes+). If you are eligible for a free copy, you may pick up your book at the Center for Humanities & the Arts (CHA) office in Macky Auditorium Room 201 (on CU Boulder's main campus). Office hours to pick up your copy are Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9am - 4pm. If you are unable to make that time, reach out to cu-cha@colorado.edu to schedule alternative times for pickup.

ADA Accommodation

We will work with ADA Compliance to attempt to fulfill any disability requests for ASL interpreting and/or real-time captioning for these events. Requests received less than 48 hours prior to the event cannot be guaranteed. To make a request, please email the Center for Humanities & the Arts (CHA) at cu-cha@colorado.edu.

Panelists

Christie Burkhart, Clinical Operations and Clinical Compliance Director, Boulder Valley Women’s Health Center
Amanda Linsenmeyer, Director of the Office of Intercultural Engagement, Center for Inclusion and Social Change, CU Boulder
Amanda Jean Stevenson, Assistant Professor, Sociology Department, CU Boulder
Moderator: Kate Kelly, Regional Lead Organizer, New Era Colorado

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Difficult Dialogues: Being Black in Boulder & "This is [Not] Who We Are" Film Screening

Anonymous — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 19:31:26 +0000

Difficult Dialogues: Being Black in Boulder & "This is [Not] Who We Are" Film Screening Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 10/27/2022 - 13:31

A free film screening of the "This is (Not) Who We Are" documentary and a conversation on "Being Black in Boulder" hosted on Thursday, October 27, 2022.

Event Information:

Registration: cuboulder.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8BLxLFqBewYXa4K
Date: Thursday, October 27, 2022
Time: 6:45pm - 9:00pm MT (film screening begins at 7pm MT)
- Film Screening: 7pm - 8:30pm MT
- Difficult Dialogue: 8:30 - 9pm MT
Location: in-person at Grace Commons Church Chapel: 1820 15th Street, Boulder, CO 80302
Flyer Download: This Is [Not] Who We Are - Film Screening & Dialogue flyer
CU Libraries Resources: libguides.colorado.edu/whoweare
Images from Event can be found on the CHA Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=CUBoulderCHA&set=a.556923263101292

Film Screening:

"This is (Not) Who We Are" is a documentary film exploring the gap between Boulder's progressive self-image and the lived experiences of its Black citizens. The film braids the lived experiences of Black characters ranging in age from 12 to 78. Some stories are searing, while others are hopeful. The film seeks to open a space for dialogue among Boulderites and about cities like Boulder, overwhelmingly white, wealthy, and conflicted about issues of diversity, inclusion, and equity. Is a more economically and racially diverse future possible, both in Boulder and in cities like it across America?

Difficult Dialogues:

After the film screening, there will be a group of panelists to lead a discussion about issues of race, class, and the community. This is part of the CU Boulder Libraries and Center for Humanities & the Arts semi-annual "Difficult Dialogue" series. The viewers are encouraged to participate in the conversation.

Panelists for the event:

Katrina Miller: Co-Director of the film, "This is [Not] Who We Are"
Carl Hofmann: Senior Associate Pastor at Grace Commons Church
Dr. Jennifer Ho: Professor, Director of the Center for Humanities & the Arts
Ami Dayan: Boulder-based Playwright, Director, and Performer
Dr. Thomas Windham: Psychologist, Educator, featured in film, "This is [Not] Who We Are"

Event Hosts:

This free film screening and dialogue is hosted by Grace Commons Church, Boulder Friends Meeting, CU Libraries, and CU Boulder's Center for Humanities & the Arts (CHA). This event is open to the public.

Directions:

This event is at Grace Commons Church at 1820 15th Street, Boulder, CO 80302. Please enter through the doors on 16th street adjacent to the chapel. There is street parking as well as a parking garage (15th & Pearl Parking Garage for $3) if you planned to drive to the event.

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One Year Later: Reflections and Resiliency after the Boulder Shooting

Anonymous — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 20:07:27 +0000

One Year Later: Reflections and Resiliency after the Boulder Shooting Anonymous (not verified) Mon, 03/07/2022 - 13:07

One Year Later: Reflections and Resiliency after the Boulder Shooting (April 10, 2022) featured the CU Center for Humanities & the Arts (CHA)’s Humanities @ Home competition winners and community members Jen Douglas, undergraduate student; Jessica Lawson, Instructor and alumna; and Ross Taylor, Assistant Professor of Journalism. The event will be moderated by Divisional Dean for Arts and Humanities John-Michael Rivera, whose research focuses on gun violence. Our panelists spoke on their art, their process, and how the act of creating has helped each of them reflect upon the March 22 Boulder Shooting at the Table Mesa King Soopers.

With Opening Remarks from: Phil DiStefano (CU, Chancellor)

To view more information on the Humanities @ Home competition, see here.

Thank you to everyone who joined Colorado Chautauqua and CU Boulder's Center for Humanities & the Arts for this in-person event showcasing resiliency through the creation of art as a response to gun violence in our local community.One Year Later: Reflections and Resiliency took place on Sunday, April 10th and featured the CHA's Humanities @ Home competition winners and community members.

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Humanities @ Home: Humanities and Healing

Anonymous — Tue, 11 May 2021 23:00:12 +0000

Humanities @ Home: Humanities and Healing Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 05/11/2021 - 17:00

Humanities @ Home and the Center for Humanities & the Arts (CHA) held a panel discussion about ways in which the humanities can be used as tools and connectors to navigate traumatic events on May 11, 2021 at 5pm MT via Zoom Webinar.

Panelists included Ben Barron, PhD Student of Geography; Dyonne Bergeron, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Inclusion and Student Achievement, Office of Diversity, Equity & Community Engagement (ODECED); and Erika Randall, Associate Professor and Chair of Theatre & Dance.

A link to the recording of the event can be found here.

[video:https://youtu.be/tIA4kA4bvKA]

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Seeing Differently: The Art of Communicating Climate Change

Anonymous — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 17:33:01 +0000

Seeing Differently: The Art of Communicating Climate Change Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 04/22/2021 - 11:33

Climate change affects each and every one of us, from right here in Colorado to communities around the world. The need for collective action on this global challenge has never been more urgent. And yet, scientific facts and news reports alone are not always enough to persuade others. Humans engage with issues through other emotional and sensory means as well, and mediums such as theatre, comedy, film, and painting can be especially impactful. Climate change communicators can and should seek to engage these other ways of knowing, harnessing the power and interconnectedness of the arts to illuminate the importance of safeguarding our planet's health for future generations.

Join us virtually on Earth Day at 7 p.m. MT for a special evening of climate conversation hosted by Denver7 Chief Meteorologist Mike Nelson, featuring a diverse lineup of filmmakers, artists, performers, and more. This free public event is presented by the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Denver7, and the CU Boulder Center for Humanities and the Arts in collaboration with the Institute for Science & Policy and Inside the Greenhouse at the University of Colorado Boulder. The event will also be livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube.

"The World's Littlest Book on Climate" by Mike Nelson, Pieter Tans, and Michael Banks is available for purchase at the DMNS online store.

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Anti-racism Brainstorming Session

Anonymous — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 17:30:23 +0000

Anti-racism Brainstorming Session Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 07/14/2020 - 11:30

On Tuesday, July 14th, 2020 the CHA held an Anti-racism Brainstorming Session via Zoom from 11am-12pm MT. The meeting was for anyone who was interested in working on and promoting anti-racism at CU Boulder and in the surrounding communities. The session was lead by CHA Director Jennifer Ho and consisted of small breakout rooms for attendanees to discuss and collaborate on anti-racist work and ideas. Thirty three people were in attendance from CU Boulder and across the country.

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