Narrative Studies Symposium, part of ASU Humanities Week

Event description

  • Academic events
  • Free

This dynamic event brings together students, alumni and faculty to highlight the many ways narratives shape our experiences and perspectives. Each faculty or alumni speaker will discuss the ways they use narratives in their professions. 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!

Speakers will include:

  • David Burel, clinical associate professor at ASU’s College of Integrative Sciences and Arts

  • Vanessa Fonseca-Chávez, associate professor at ASU’s College of Integrative Sciences and Arts

  • Wendy Williams, associate professor at ASU’s College of Integrative Sciences and Arts

  • Nadia Kellam, Professor at ASU’s Ira A Fulton School of Engineering

  • Chris Garza, CISA alum, student learning facilitator at the Chandler-Gilbert Community College (CGCC) Writing Center, co-founder of Cult Comics Publishing

  • Quinlyn Shaughnessy, CISA alum, digital communications associate at ASU Academic Enrollment, faculty associate at ASU’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication

  • Fiona Sauve, CISA alum

     

     

This event is part of ASU Humanities Week.

Event contact

Ian Moulton, President’s Professor of English and Cultural History
Date

Wednesday, October 22, 2025



Time

12:00 pm2:00 pm (MST)


Location

Interdisciplinary Science and Technology Building 12 (ISTB 12), Rm 312

Cost

Free