Date: Feb 21
7:00 pm
- 8:00 pm
Where: Theatre
Art, whether it be on a gallery wall, read on a page, listened to, or simply witnessed, unites different people and perspectives together through a common human experience. When this happens, art can become a powerful force for substantive, significant social change.
Dialogue and Debate with Memorial University at The Rooms has been developed with this truth in mind.
In our inaugural pilot, we are proud to present Dr. Jennifer Dyer, head of the gender studies department, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and Dr. Mike Wahl, assistant professor, Faculty of Medicine, engaged in a conversation inspired by Kim Morgan’s exhibition Blood and Breath, Skin and Dust, an exploration of materiality and the body.
The two academics, whose diverse research interests range from visual communications and media, to cultural, feminist and queer media theory (Dr. Dyer) to occupational medicine, human performance and obesity (Dr. Wahl), bring their unique perspectives and life experiences to what promises to be an unforgettable conversation.
This is a free event, but a ticket is required. Please reserve your free ticket online or by calling (709) 757-8090.Cash bar available for 19 +.
Presented in partnership with Memorial University’s Department of Public Engagement.
For centuries, fishing for cod has played a vital role in the lives of the peoples of Newfoundland and Labrador. Generations of fishing men, women and children made use of the land and sea to sustain them and spent their lives “making fish”.
Offered Wednesdays and Saturdays 10:30 am. Included in the cost of admission.
In Beaumont-Hamel and the Trail of the Caribou exhibition find out about the impacts of the First World War on Newfoundlanders and Labradorians and how events overseas dramatically altered our lives at home.
Offered Tuesdays 10:30 am and Saturdays 2:30 pm
Included in the cost of admission.