Welcome to our Spring 2024 OutLoud in the Library Speaker Series! All events will be held Thursdays from 12:15pm-1:30pm in the Student Activities Center
*Speakers for our Spring 2024 Event Series are funded by a generous contribution by Walla Walla Community College's Student Government Association, the Walla Walla Community College Foundation, Humanities Washington and, of course, our faculty, staff, and students. Thank you.
WWCC Libraries promote connection, community, and the sharing of diverse ideas and knowledge. The OutLoud series intends to spark curiosity, collegiality, and bring engaging conversation to both our WWCC and wider communities.
Any questions? Interested in Presenting? Please contact: Jacquelyn Ray, Library Director
Dr. Itohan M. Idumwonyi
May 09, 12:15PM- 1:30 PM
Ubuntu: How an Ancient African Concept
Can Help Human Flourishing
(she/her) Is assistant professor of religious studies at Gonzaga University. She earned her PhD in religious studies from Rice University, Houston. Idumwonyi has authored several works, including the most recent, Crashed Realities?: Gender Dynamics in Nigerian Pentecostalism. The pillars of her interdisciplinary scholarship intersect with African religions, African diaspora religions, African studies, sociology of religion, African womanist theology, religion, and gender. She is a Smithsonian Global Religions of Africa Speaker.
Idumwonyi lives in Spokane.
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The following persons have been designated as primary contact and will manage inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:
Title IX Coordinator/ Section 504 Coordinator: Brooke Marshall 509.527.4300; Main Building (D) Office 64, 500 Tausick Way, Walla Walla WA 99362; brooke.marshall@wwcc.edu
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Las siguientes personas han sido designadas como contacto principal y gestionarán las consultas sobre políticas de no discriminación:
Coordinadora del Título IX/Coordinadora de la Sección 504: Brooke Marshall 509.527.4300; Edificio principal (D) Oficina 64, 500 Tausick Way, Walla Walla WA 99362; brooke.marshall@wwcc.edu