by Admin | Nov 27, 2023 | MT No. 17 Articles
Inspiration Information IV: Black Women Poets The Inspiration Information series is a returning pillar of 1455 StoryFest, featuring Adrienne Christian, Khalisa Rae Thompson, L. Renée, and Monica Prince. Each poet’s themes cover generational curses, identity, body...
by Admin | Nov 21, 2023 | MT No. 17 Articles
Louis Bayard A Keynote Discussion In the words of the New York Times, Louis Bayard “reinvigorates historical fiction,” rendering the past “as if he’d witnessed it firsthand.” His acclaimed novels include The Pale Blue Eye, soon to be a Netflix motion picture starring...
by Admin | Nov 21, 2023 | MT No. 17 Articles
Ai Inside (and Outside) the Classroom Dr. Shawn DuBravac and Dr. Deb Shutika join 1455’s Executive Director Sean Murphy to discuss the implications of AI on teaching, research, student learning, and creativity. About Dr. Shawn Dubravac Dr. Shawn DuBravac is an...
by Admin | Nov 21, 2023 | MT No. 17 Articles
Storytelling at Shenandoah University 1455 Executive Director Sean Murphy discusses the new storytelling program in development at Shenandoah University with Dr. Kelley Crowley and Mackenzie Rose. About Sean Murphy Sean Murphy is founder of the non-profit 1455...
by Admin | Nov 21, 2023 | MT No. 17 Articles
Poetry Matters Virginia Poet Laureates Featuring four local Virginia poet laureates, Holly Karapetkova, Courtney LeBlanc, Zeina Azzam, and Kim B Miller, this panel showcased four writers reading their work and discussing their roles as artists, teachers, and...
by Admin | Nov 21, 2023 | MT No. 17 Articles
Marie Bamyani The Café Translated from the Dari by Dr Negeen Kargar The voice of an angry customer fills the entire café. “What kind of waiters do you hire here?” Everyone turns their heads towards the sound. Concerned, Michael, the owner of the café, goes to...