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Lecture packages offer bundled access to multiple lectures at a discounted rate. If you enjoy attending the full series or find value in each topic, it's a great deal compared to purchasing individual sessions.
Embark on a five-lecture journey exploring photography’s expressive power, the intricate visions layered and stitched into art quilts, a poignant answer to the issue of museum relics authenticity, the history and role of food in literature film and community and the fascinating mechanics of screenwriting’s story structure. Each lecture invites participants to ponder creativity’s role in shaping culture and history, fostering fresh perspectives on artistic practice and ethical stewardship. Whether you are a seasoned artist or curious observer, join us as we unravel the threads connecting visual innovation, storytelling, and cultural responsibility in the ever-evolving world of the arts.
This lecture series was planned by Jeff Gaynor, Camille Orso, Frances Schultz, Mike Wixom, and chair Savvas Giannakopoulos.
The Alfred Gourdji Distinguished Lecture Series features prominent, engaging speakers from “town and gown.” It consists of eight lectures, four in the Fall session and four in the Winter/Spring session. Learn from well-known experts about an array of fascinating topics. Each lecture is just the beginning; a stimulating question-and-answer period follows each session.
◆2nd Tuesday of every month
◆10:00–11:30 am
◆$15/day pass (members)
◆$25/day pass (non-members)
◆$55 for the Fall 2025 series
All programs will take place at: Washtenaw Community College Morris Lawrence Building 4800 E Huron River Dr. Ann Arbor, MI 48105 All lectures will also be live streamed through Zoom. We welcome walk-ins at Washtenaw Community College’s Morris Lawrence Building day of the lecture.
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