Humanities with Leadership Foundations

The power of kindness...

Cool to be kind: being nice is good for us – so why don’t we all do it? As science proves that acts of kindness benefit both giver and receiver, we ask why some people are so much better at putting others first

A thought provoking piece!

Why the 'interdisciplinary' push in universities is actually a dangerous antidisciplinary trend Talk of “breaking down the barriers” is all too often a cover for breaking down academic disciplines to create administrative flexibility.

Happening this Thursday, January 27 at 7PM, Close Encounters of the Natural Kind is a storytelling event you don't want to miss. Love horses? We have not one, but two stories about them, told by Laurier faculty member Lisa Wood and community member Ed House. To attend, register through Zoom at the following link: https://wilfrid-laurier.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIkdeChqjkjGNHii544nErD0rce-kF8-wHD.

Close Encounters of the Natural Kind is just over a week away! Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind storytelling experience. Professor Abby Goodrum, from the Laurier User Experience Design program, will be telling a story about the scent of snow.

To register as an attendee or apply to tell a story of your own, fill out the following form: https://wlu.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bfOPu2yUfWvUQiW. Because the event is hosted virtually, please be sure to register with Zoom so you receive the event link!

Date: January 27, 2022
Time: 7PM
Location: Zoom

The HMLD program is hosting a live storytelling event on January 27th, 2022 at 7PM and welcomes participants from Laurier (students, staff, faculty) as well as the wider community of Brantford/Brant/Six Nations.

The event is loosely based on The Moth (check it out here: https://themoth.org/). Each storyteller will have 5 minutes or less to tell a true story about a personal encounter with nature. No experience is necessary, and the emphasis is on community-building and enjoyment. Storytellers should register by January 20, 2022. Use the following link for registration to attend or present: https://wlu.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bfOPu2yUfWvUQiW. We can't wait to hear your stories!

"In the world of words, the imagination is one of the forces of nature." - Larry Niven.

Details coming soon!

Everything has a story. 🖊

Get ready to tell yours in January 2022.

Stories are coming... January 2022. 🎤

Artist Marina DeBris started picking up trash on her daily runs to try and clean the beach, and then she began using the items she found in her art. Her art inspires viewers to think about consumption and waste through the lens of creativity and humour.

http://www.washedup.us/about.html

Image Credit: THE ONES THAT GOT AWAY • Made entirely from trash found on the beach. Model: Laura Wells, photo: NicWalker,
hair & makeup, Kerrie Jane Bailey. Commissioned by TOMRA.

ONE WEEK LEFT TO ENTER! Win cash money for spinning a tale about a piece of art, a song, a story or idea that gives you hope. Submit your story of 250 words or less to [email protected] by November 15th at 11:59PM to enter. Stories may be accompanied by an image where appropriate. Contest open to students, faculty and staff. Don't miss out!

"The Thing with Feathers" Storytelling Contest

In these challenging times, we all need hope. Tell us about a work of visual art, a song, a piece of literature or a concept that has given you hope, and you could win a prize of $300, $200 or $100. Entries must be no more than 250 words in length and may include an image where appropriate. The deadline for submissions is November 15, 2021. Please send entries to [email protected].

Sponsored by the Humanities with Leadership Foundations Program with the generous support of the Dean of Students, Brantford.