The Readings, Writings and All That Jazz (RWAJ) Series, initiated in 2010, promotes student engagement, scholarship and creativity via presentations by our faculty and staff. This fall marks the 25th semester. During the four-week event, Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) faculty and staff have the opportunity to present their talents in various areas such as academic papers, personal essays, creative writing, music performance, song, dance, TED Talks and dramatic presentations.
The presentations not only allow faculty and staff to engage students but also inspire students to explore their own creative pursuits or to extend their interests in minors.
Each week of the series includes two presentations (up to 30 minutes each, including Q&A) in Cisco Auditorium from 3:30-5 p.m. in front of students, faculty, staff and administrators. Light refreshments will be served after.
This fall, the series will run on Oct. 9, 16, 21 and 30. Presenters are currently needed for the following dates.
Thursday, Oct. 16
Tuesday, Oct. 21
If you are interested in presenting or have any questions, please sbleyle [at] ggc.edu (email Dr. Susan Bleyle), associate professor of English, and let her know the type of presentation you want to offer and your preferred date(s).
First-time presenters will receive a RWAJ keepsake mug. There are typically more people who would like to present than available slots, so submit your request today.
Those who cannot be accommodated this semester will be placed on a priority list for the following semester. Faculty are strongly encouraged to bring their classes to attend this wonderful series.
The RWAJ Committee include:
Dr. Hsi-Ling Huang, associate professor of English and RWAJ Committee chair
Dr. Susan Bleyle, associate professor of English
Katherine Balsley, associate professor of film
Dr. Irina Escalante-Chernova, associate professor of music
Dr. Niaz Khan, professor of English/communication
Dr. Edward Simmons, part-time faculty, history