Queer & Trans* Ecologies Symposium: Twin Cities Campus Edition

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What is a Queer & Trans* Ecologies Symposium?

The Queer & Trans* Ecologies Symposium is a groundbreaking event that seeks to explore new perspectives and create awareness of issues affecting queer and trans* communities in relation to ecology. This symposium brings together a diverse group of scholars, activists, artists, and community members to engage in discussions, workshops, poetry readings, and art exhibitions.

At its core, the Queer & Trans* Ecologies Symposium is an interdisciplinary initiative that seeks to examine the dynamic relationships between gender, sexuality, disability, race, colonialism, and the environment. The symposium is a platform for scholars and activists to showcase their research, share ideas, and engage in critical conversations about the intersections of queer and trans* issues with ecological concerns.

Participants can expect to engage in a range of activities during the three-day event, including workshops on topics such as queer ecology, fermentation, and intersexual and transnational approaches to the environment. The symposium also includes poetry readings, an art exhibit, and panels featuring experts in the fields of queer and trans* studies, environmental studies, and social justice.

Ultimately, the Queer & Trans* Ecologies Symposium seeks to bring attention to the unique ways in which queer and trans* communities experience environmental issues and to develop strategies for building more inclusive and equitable approaches to environmental activism.

Luckily for Minnesota Residents, The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus is gearing up for an extraordinary event that promises to celebrate diversity and inclusivity like never before. The Queer & Trans* Ecologies Symposium, scheduled from March 23rd to March 25th, 2023, to be just as unique as an initiative that seeks to explore queer and trans* ecologies in the Anthropocene, covering a range of topics in the fields of arts, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.

The symposium is the culmination of the Interdisciplinary Collaborative Workshop on Queer & Trans* Ecologies that began in 2020, inviting everyone to participate in a series of workshops, poetry readings, an art exhibit, panels, and discussions. The symposium’s events will be free and available to the public, providing an excellent opportunity for all to learn and engage with the community in a dynamic and interactive environment.

At the symposium’s heart is the Queer and Trans* Ecologies Interdisciplinary Initiative, a groundbreaking approach that explores the impact of gender, sexuality, disability, race, and colonialism on the environment. Attendees can expect to delve deeper into these topics, with a particular focus on intersexual and transnational approaches to the environment. This initiative aims to explore questions in the fields of queer and trans* ecologies, including new embodiments and social relations in the Anthropocene.

The Queer & Trans* Ecologies Symposium boasts an impressive lineup of events, including an art exhibit and opening party at the Quarter Gallery. Visitors can indulge in the thought-provoking Queer Ecology Hanky Project exhibit, featuring a collection of handkerchiefs made by queer and trans folks that explore different ecological themes. There’s also a conversation with Mel Y. Chen and Michelle Murphy at IAS Thursdays at the Best Buy Theater in Northrop, where attendees can join in discussions and explore queer and trans* ecologies further.

The symposium is also excited to host a fermentation workshop by Sandor Katz, an award-winning author and food activist. Attendees can learn about fermentation and how it connects to the natural world and explore new ways of interacting with the environment. Writer Eli Clare is set to grace the Bell Museum with their presence, offering a reading that explores issues related to queerness and disability in the environment. There will also be a range of workshops and panels hosted at the Liberal Arts Engagement Hub, providing further opportunities for visitors to engage and learn.

The Queer & Trans* Ecologies Symposium is a truly unique opportunity for attendees to engage with the community and explore queer and trans* ecologies in a dynamic and interactive environment. The symposium offers an incredible platform for visitors to learn about the importance of diversity and inclusivity in the Anthropocene and how it connects to the world around us.

The symposium’s official website at www.Queerandtransecologies.com offers more information about the speakers, resources, and schedule. Visitors are encouraged to visit the website for any additional information they might require and for any questions or concerns.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to participate in an event that celebrates diversity and inclusivity like never before. The Queer & Trans* Ecologies Symposium promises to be an unforgettable experience that offers a unique opportunity to engage with the community and explore queer and trans* ecologies in the Anthropocene. Join us from March 23rd to March 25th, 2023, at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus, for an event that is sure to leave a lasting impression.

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