In the Loop
Creative B

Harnessing Storytelling & Technology for a Sustainable Future

  • Date & Time
    • Friday, July 11, 2025 4:00pm to 6:00pm
  • Cost
    • Free
  • Description

    Stories for Sustainability, a project of the Creative B Summer Program, invites you to a live panel event exploring how storytelling and emerging technologies can spark dialogue and action for a sustainable future.

    This panel discussion brings together expert artists, researchers, and community leaders to share their insights and innovative work--combining the arts, AI, and other technologies--to help drive environmental awareness and action on the most pressing sustainability issues of our times.

    We welcome all UF students, faculty, staff, and the wider Gainesville community to join us for this special event.

    Panelists include:

    • Nkwanda Jah - Executive Director, Cultural Arts Coalition
    • Marlon Barrios Solano - Maker in Residence, UF Center for Arts, Migration, and Entrepreneurship
    • Dr. Michael Kung, Director and Assistant Scholar, UF Office for Global Research Engagement
    • Dr. Colleen Rua - Acting Associate Dean, UF College of the Arts
    • Dr. Jashodhara Sen - Assistant Professor and Assistant Director, UF School of Theatre + Dance
    • Dr. Manuel Simons - Assistant Professor, UF School of Theatre + Dance

    Free and open to the public. No registration required.

    Light refreshments provided.

    Sponsored in part by the College of the Arts Creative B Summer Program in partnership with the Office of the Provost, and by the Center for Arts, Migration, and Entrepreneurship (CAME).

  • Venue
    Fine Arts Building B (FAB)
    Room #
    103
    Address
    400 SW 13TH ST GAINESVILLE
    FL 32611
    Phone
    352-392-0207