Text and Community Events 2008

Upcoming Events

The Text and Community Program conducts a semester-long project that seeks to foster exchanges across disciplines and interpretations of a text from multiple perspectives. This year features “The Devil's Highway” by Luis Urrea and events that explore aspects of immigration. All events are free and open to the public

March 2008

Immigration Film Festival: Farmingville.
Tues., March 4, 7:30 p.m.
Johnson Center Cinema.

World Café Dialogue on Immigration - How is Our Community Changing?
Thurs., March 6, 7:30 p.m. SUB II, Rm. 7
Contact Monica Jakobsen

“Aqui Estoy” (I Am Here)
Albany Park Theater Project (Chicago)
Tues., March 18, 7:30 p.m.
TheaterSpace, Performing Arts Bldg., Rm. A105
Contact Art Taylor

April 2008

"Viajeros:" A Portrait Series Documenting the Stories of Immigrants, David Amoroso.
March 31 - April 18, Mason Hall Atrium Gallery

Luis Urrea and David Amoroso Reception.
Wednesday, April 9, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Mason Hall Atrium

“The Devil’s Highway,” a reading by Luis Urrea.
Weds., April 9, 7:30 p.m. Center for the Arts

The Effects of U.S. Immigration Policy on People. A Democracy Project panel
Thursday, April 10, 3 p.m. Location TBA.
Contact: Claire Snyder

World Cafe Dialogue on Immmigration. Global Perspectives on Immigration
Thursday, April 17, 7:30 p.m., SUB II – Rm. 7

Immigration Film Festival: Undocumented
Video art presentation and lecture by anthropologist Lori Lee and video artist Edgar Endress
Tues., April 15, 7:30 p.m., Johnson Center Cinema

May 2008

World Cafe Dialogue on Immmigration. " What can we do in our Communities?"Thurs., May 1, 7:30 p.m. SUB II, Rm. 7
Contact Monica Jakobsen

Part of a four-part dialogue series exploring the complexity of immigration and attempting to gain an understanding of the perspective and narrative of others, while also trying to develop a sense of empowerment and responsibility to take action. The program is open for students, faculty, staff, and members of the community.

Sponsored by the English Department & The Mason Project on Immigration

For more information please contact the specific event sponsor. You can always reach the Mason Project on Immigration at 703-993-8544 or E-mail scurry1@gmu.edu.