Humanities Events

Stephen Wolgast - The Promise and Pitfalls of Social Media

Tuesday, May 10 at 6:00 PM - DC3 Library and Zoom

The Dodge City Community College Library in Dodge City, KS will host “The Promise and Pitfalls of Social Media,” a presentation and discussion by Stephen Wolgast on Tuesday, May 10 at 6:00pm in the DC3 Library and on Zoom. Members of the community are invited to attend the free program. Contact us at library@dc3.edu for more information. The program is made possible by Humanities Kansas.

Join us on Zoom!

Link: https://zoom.us/j/93022998727

Meeting ID: 930 2299 8727

Social media arrived with hope and promises. Facebook wants to connect the world, and Twitter’s mission is to let everybody share their ideas instantly. But even the best of ideas have unintended consequences. Social media platforms have become powerful vectors where disinformation can quickly spread. Is social media a boon for free speech, or the greatest threat to it? Do these tools increase the ways we engage with our communities, or separate us from them? This presentation explores both the good aspects and bad outcomes of social media and examines the role each of us plays online.

Stephen Wolgast is the Knight Chair in Audience and Community Engagement for News and professor of the practice of journalism at the University of Kansas.

“The Promise and Pitfalls of Social Media” is part of Humanities Kansas's Speakers Bureau, featuring humanities-based presentations designed to share stories that inspire, spark conversations that inform, and generate insights that strengthen civic engagement.

For more information about “The Promise and Pitfalls of Social Media” in Dodge City contact the Dodge City Community College Library at library@dc3.edu or 620-227-9287.

About Humanities Kansas

Humanities Kansas is an independent nonprofit leading a movement of ideas to empower the people of Kansas to strengthen their communities and our democracy. Since 1972, our pioneering programming, grants, and partnerships have documented and shared stories to spark conversations and generate insights. Together with our partners and supporters, we inspire all Kansans to draw on history, literature, ethics, and culture to enrich their lives and serve the communities and state we all proudly call home. Visit humanitieskansas.org.

José Faus - They Changed My Name/Cambiaron Mi Nombre

Tuesday, April 12 at 6:00PM - DC3 Library and Zoom

The Dodge City Community College Library will host José Faus for a presentation and discussion of “They Changed My Name,”/”Cambiaron Mi Nombre,” on Tuesday, April 12 at 6PM in the Dodge City Community College Library and on Zoom. Members of the community are invited to attend this free program! This will be a bilingual presentation. Contact us at (620) 227-9287 or library@dc3.edu for more information. The program is made possible by Humanities Kansas.

This presentation brings together the dynamics of immigration told through the lens of visual art and poetry. It showcases an interactive exploration of a personal journey from the heart of Colombia to the heart of the United States, exploring the conundrum of belonging in unfamiliar surroundings while straddling two different cultures and narratives.

José is an independent teacher, artist, and founder of the Latino Writers Collective in Kansas City. His writing has appeared in numerous anthologies and journals. In addition, he has written two books of poetry and painted numerous murals throughout Kansas City.

“They Changed My Name” is part of Humanities Kansas's Speakers Bureau, featuring humanities-based presentations designed to share stories that inspire, spark conversations that inform, and generate insights that strengthen civic engagement.

The Dodge City Community College Learning Resource Center/Library in Dodge City, Kansas will host “Fighting for Equality: Women’s Suffrage in Kansas,” a presentation and discussion by Sarah Bell on Tuesday, March 22 at 6:00PM at the DC3 Learning Resource Center/Library and on Zoom. Members of the community are invited to attend the free program. Contact us at 620-227-9287 or library@dc3.edu for more information. The program is made possible by Humanities Kansas.

Early Kansas history is known for its progressive stance on many issues and voting rights for women was no exception. In 1867, Kansas was the first state to attempt full voting rights for women. So why did it take 50 long years to make it a reality? Despite numerous advancements and several more firsts, it was not an easy or a quick undertaking. It also didn’t include the voices of all women. White middle-class women were credited with the success of the equality movement, while their allies of color most often faced discrimination and marginalization. This talk chronicles women’s suffrage in Kansas, highlighting events, leaders, and organizations key to the passage of the 1912 voting rights amendment to the state’s constitution.

Sarah Bell is the development director for the Watkins Museum of History. She holds a PhD in history from the University of Kansas.

“Fighting for Equality: Women’s Suffrage in Kansas” is part of Humanities Kansas's Speakers Bureau, featuring humanities-based presentations designed to share stories that inspire, spark conversations that inform, and generate insights that strengthen civic engagement.