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Please join us for a book talk with Dr. Lisa Gilman, Director of the Institute for Immigration Research at George Mason University and Professor of Folklore and English, as she discusses her new book, Arts Initiatives by Refugees for Refugees: Forced Displacement, Creativity, and Agency.Drawing on global, multi-site research, the book explores how refugees use the arts not only to navigate displacement but also to contribute meaningfully to their communities and host societies. It challenges common stereotypes surrounding refugees and brings attention to the ways creativity can foster connection, resilience, and agency.
📅 Thursday, October 22
⏰ 6:00–7:30 p.m.
📍 Fenwick Room 2001
🍽️ Dinner will be served
Register here: https://cglink.me/2d7/r2305236
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Fenwick Library Room 2001, 4400 University Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030-4422, United States
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