Nota Bene: Love in the Liberal Arts

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the Virginia Wesleyan community is invited to explore love as it relates to the liberal arts as part of the College's seventh annual "Love Liberally" event. In this special campus-wide series, taking place February 13‐17, our faculty members are opening their doors for special lectures and workshops that explore the concept of love through their own disciplinary lens. Presentations include:

"Watch Kindness Bloom"
Hofheimer Library Interactive Display

“Favorite and Least Favorite Love Songs in Photography”
Sharon Swift, Batten Professor Art

“For the Love of Algebra: What's the Common Factor?”
Denise Wilkinson, Professor of Mathematics

“Sea Sex: Bizarre Reproductive Strategies in Marine Invertebrates”
Dr. Deirdre Gonsalves-Jackson, Associate Professor of Biology

“Love Your Body”
Dr. Taryn Myers, Batten Associate Professor of Psychology

“Puppy Love”
Dr. Kathy Stolley, Professor of Sociology
With guests from Four Paws Inn and Canine Training Unlimited

“Performing ‘Love’”
Dr. Travis Malone, Professor of Theatre

“Shakespeare’s Love Sonnets” and “Sappho and Lesbian Love”
Dr. Michael Hall, Lambuth M. Clarke Professor of English

“Texting, Relationships, and Interpersonal Communication; What's Love Got To Do With It?”
Robin Takacs, Director of Instructional Technology

Thank you to Denise Wilkinson, Associate Dean for Innovative Teaching and Engaged Learning, members of the INTEL Committee, and participating faculty and staff for bringing this dynamic event to our campus each year.

Learn more about "Love Liberally" and view the complete schedule at: http://www.vwc.edu/news-a-events/news-briefs/359