Wamariya is a storyteller and human rights advocate committed to inspiring others through the power and art of storytelling. Her personal account of her childhood in Rwanda, displacement throughout war-torn countries, and experiences in various refugee camps have encouraged myriads of people to persevere despite great odds. (Julia Zave)
WHAT: Hardesty Festival of Ideas Speaker Series at West Virginia University
WHO: Clemantine Wamariya, author of the Campus Read book The Girl Who Smiled Beads.
WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 7 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom link will go live 30 minutes prior to the event.
NOTES: Following the presentation, Q&A will be moderated by Kirk Hazen, professor of linguistics at West Virginia University.
Questions for the speaker can be emailed in advance of the event to festivalofideas@mail.wvu.edu. Please list the speaker name in the subject line.
This event is free to the public.
This event will not be archived for viewing later.
The event is co-sponsored by the WVU Humanities Center.
Read more about the 2020 Hardesty Festival of Ideas.
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CONTACT: Lisa Martin
Special Events Coordinator Senior
304-293-8021; lisa.martin@mail.wvu.edu
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