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Queering Community & Kinship in Educational Spaces: A Symposium in Honor of Mel Lesch

Date:
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Location:
Young Library Auditorium
Speaker(s) / Presenter(s):
Keynote: Sayan Bhattacharya

Registration for this event is required.  Please register here to attend in person:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqFmZauo7L1nLq21P2R8aSZvqK6XhXjCSmbrt_vndX1kM2-g/viewform

You can also attend by zoom:  https://uky.zoom.us/j/81138477526 

Schedule
8:30 to 9:00 AM: Registration

9:00 to 10:30 AM: Panel 1 - Remembering Mel Lesch and their work
Speakers: Dr. Shawna Felkins, Dr. Charlie Zhang, and Dr. Karen Tice
Moderator: Kirsten Corneilson

10:30 to 11:00 AM: Refreshment Break @ Alumni Gallery

11:00 AM to 12:30 PM: Panel 2 - Mutual Aid and Community
Speakers: Dr. Miles Feroli, Lee Mandelo, Lukas Bullock, and Atticus White
Moderator: Shawna Irissarri

12:30 to 1:30 PM: Reception @ Alumni Gallery

1:30 to 2:45 PM: Keynote Session
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Sayan Bhattacharya
Moderator: Shruthi Parthasarathy

2:45 to 3:00 PM: Refreshment Break @ Alumni Gallery

3:00 to 4:00 PM: Awarding of Honorary Degree

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