An interdisciplinary panel composed of Michigan State University faculty participate in a discussion entitled, "Transforming the world: the power of imagination". Panelists bring their research, teaching and writing experiences from a wide range of disciplines together to explore contemporary and historical issues in the arena of creativity and imagination. They look at the power of art and humanities to address social issues and discuss the importance of making transformative statements via the creative arts. Speakers use screen plays, theatrical staging, and songwriting as examples. Panelists are Jeff Wray, professor of English, Ann Folino White, professor of Theater Studies, Vaughn W.M. Watson, professor of Teacher Education, Laura Apol, professor of Teacher Education, and Robert Montgomery, professor of Fisheries and Wildlife. Cynthia Jackson-Elmoore, dean of the MSU Honors College, convenes the event. Includes questions from the audience. Panel is moderated by John Beck, professor, School of Human Resources and Labor Relations. Part of the series "Sharper Focus/Wider Lens" sponsored by the MSU Honors College. Held in the MSU Student Union.
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