Race is a fiction but it's also a fact of life. In her book Bringing Up Race, author and GWN mentor alumna Uju Asika invites people of all ethnicities into transformative conversations around identity, belonging and how we can rewrite narratives to create a more inclusive society.
Explore a whole new realm of storytelling through podcasts with podcast producer, playwright, and Hugo Award-winning fiction editor, Diana M. Pho. Dip your toes in the vast world of podcast genres and styles, and leave with the start of your future #1 show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and "wherever podcasts are available."
Why is it that we find some apps and websites enjoyable to use, while others make us want to throw our phones out the window? “Web design” often makes us think of aesthetics, like color and typography, but that’s only half the story. In this workshop we’ll learn about the cutting-edge field of user experience (UX) design, and how you can make your own online content—social posts, portfolio sites, maybe even that app idea you’ve been scheming, easy and fun to use.
We’ll consider how global events have shaped the lives, characteristics, and expectations of Generation Z and engage in contemplative practices that can bring us clarity and help us cope with uncertainty. We’ll also consider resources that are helpful in supporting youth around the issue of war in Ukraine. Bring your questions!
Join author Natasha Bowen, as she speaks about her creative process and the inspiration behind her debut YA novel Skin of the Sea, an unforgettable love story infused with West African mythology that merges the fantastical and historical on an epic scale.
Join us for a day of celebration and empowerment! Participate in a series of inspiring virtual workshops that will feed your Mind, Body and Soul and will help you embrace your wild self-love.
In this workshop, Ivy Mahsciao will cover the hidden psychology operating on either side of the smartphone screen: From interaction design principles to behavioral economics to game theory, this workshop will provide a unique understanding of the psychology of app design and how to become a better informed app consumer.
Hi, edit team! An agenda will be shared via Slack on the Friday prior to the meeting so that you know what to expect or prepare for. Let's make some storytelling magic!
Hi, committee! An agenda will be shared via Slack prior to the meeting so that you know what to expect or prepare for. Let's make some storytelling magic! Mentees of committee members are welcome (and encouraged!) to come.
What is the role of poetry during wartime? How can we use the written word to help ourselves and others cope with violence, fear and loss? In this Community Chat, we’ll talk through our thoughts surrounding the situation in Ukraine and all wars, while using poetry as a way to process our feelings.
