AC to Present Chautauqua, Conversations About Be-ing Human
Culture, technology, and religion will be center stage during Amarillo College’s Chautauqua this fall. The Chautauqua series is a follow-up to AC’s Two Cultures series from last year.
“There are so many questions in today’s world about being human as it relates to those around us and the technology we use,” said Dr. Robert Fulton, AC Chautauqua coordinator and associate professor of humanities. “This forum we started with last fall’s lecture series gave our community an ideal opportunity for learning and discussion, much like the original Chautauqua more than 100 years ago.”
The three-part series will begin in September and continue once a month from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays.
Sept. 17 AC Cub Oak Room
“The Complex(ion) of Culture: It’s NOT What you Think” with J. Eric Dennis, Travis Sixth Grade Campus sixth-grade language arts teacher and AISD Teach of the Year; Sandra De La Rosa, AC director of secondary partnerships and dual enrollment; Deon Hope, AC English instructor; Ryan Pennington, Refugee Language Project executive director.
Oct. 15 AC’s Innovation Outpost
“The Questions Concerning Technology” with AJ Cunha, AC cybersecurity learning and technology specialist; Christopher George, AC networking/cybersecurity instructor; Victor Favela, AC director of AC’s Center for Teaching and Learning; Dr. Lori Petty, AC’s dean of academic services.
Nov. 19 AC Cub Oak Room
“Losing Your Religion (or not)?” with Jason Boyett, author of 12 Major World Religions and AC Distinguished Alumnus; Donna Dorman, Square Mile Community Development program coordinator; Brady Clark, Square Mile Community Development executive director; and Adam Gray, AC chaplain and Interwell spiritual director.
“We have had great community involvement already with these people here committed to be a part of Chautauqua,” Fulton said. “I’m excited for AC and the Amarillo community to hear these enlightening presentations.”
Each session will include information, discussion and refreshments. The series is free and open to the public.