Narrative Studies Symposium
Event description
- Academic events
- Campus life
- Free
- Open to the public
- Professional and career development
Discover the power of storytelling at ASU’s first Narrative Studies Symposium!
This dynamic event brings together students, alumni and faculty to highlight the many ways narratives shape our experiences and perspectives. Through engaging presentations, project updates and hands-on activities, attendees will explore a variety of topics showcasing the diverse impact of storytelling across different mediums and contexts.
Hosted by the Master of Arts in Narrative Studies program in the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts, this symposium is a unique opportunity to connect with a vibrant community of storytellers, scholars and creatives. Whether you're a current student, an alum or someone curious about pursuing a degree in Narrative Studies, this event promises to inspire and inform. Come and see how narratives influence our lives—and how you can be part of shaping them!
Event schedule:
10:00 Welcome & Introductions in SANCA 355
“Why Study Narrative?”
Dr. Ian F. Moulton, President’s Professor of English and Cultural History
10:15 “Perpetual Precarity: Reading Visual Arts in and about Concho, Arizona”
Dr. Vanessa Fonseca-Chávez, Associate Professor of English
10:30 “Seeing the Story: Understanding Character Design in Sequential Art Narratives”
Christopher Garza, MA English Graduate
10:45 Capstone: “The Allergy Connection: How Podcasts Can Bring Invisible Illness Into the Light”
Quinlyn Shaughnessy, MA Narrative Studies Student
11:00 Capstone: “The Unheard Choir”
Fiona Sauve, MA Narrative Studies Student
11:15 “Environmental Films: How Do Films Create Environmental Awareness?”
Marrilyn Galvan, MA Narrative Studies Student
11:30 Writing Workshop
Jordan Valentino, MA Narrative Studies Student
11:45 “Composing a Virtual Reality Game: The Chef’s Garden Experience”
Dr. Wendy R. Williams, Associate Professor of English
12:00 Break
12:30 Experience the Dreamscape Learn Polytechnic Virtual Reality Pod in SANTAN 131
Izaac Mansfield, XR Experience Coordinator