IN/VISIBLE WOUNDS: An FSP Speaker Series at Duke University

Tuesday, November 7, 2017
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Fredric Jameson Gallery
Friedl Building on Duke’s East Campus Quad
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Join us for the opening reception of the exhibit THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER by David Jay at the Fredric Jameson Gallery on Duke’s East Campus. The evening will feature photographer David Jay in conversation with military veterans/authors/teachers Jerri Bell, Tracy Crow, and LeJuane Bowens. The panel discussion, open to the public, will explore portrayals and expressions of the experiences of war.

Friday, November 10, 2017
1 pm – 2 pm

Fredric Jameson Gallery
Friedl Building on Duke’s East Campus Quad
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Join us for a public discussion on representations and narratives of disability with Duke scholars, practitioners, and advocates Jennifer Hawkins (Medicine, Philosophy), John Moses (Medicine, Center for Documentary Studies), Cuquis Robledo (Rooted in Rights, Duke Disability Alliance), and Marion L. Quirici (Thompson Writing Program). The discussion will be moderated by Ashley L. Elrod (History).

Sunday, November 12, 2017
2 pm – 3 pm

Fredric Jameson Gallery
Friedl Building on Duke’s East Campus Quad
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Join us for a roundtable discussion on the meanings of military service with veterans drawn from multiple eras and backgrounds. More details forthcoming.

Wednesday, November 15, 2017
4 pm – 5 pm

Forum for Scholars and Publics
Old Chemistry Building, Room 011, on Duke’s West Campus Quad
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Join us for a panel discussion on war-related trauma. Our panelists bring their experience in the Duke Divinity School, Duke Medical Center, the Durham VA, and the US Armed Forces to a discussion that will address questions including:

• How does the way that post-traumatic stress is named and described affect clinical and social responses to veterans, and veterans’ own approaches to healing?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of the use of biological models to explain and treat war-related trauma?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of the use of moral/spiritual language to understand war-related trauma?
• What does it mean to move forward for those suffering from trauma?

Friday, November 17, 2017
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Fredric Jameson Gallery
Friedl Building on Duke’s East Campus Quad
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Join us for a final night of public discussion and performance to mark the closing of the exhibit THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER by David Jay. “Military Experience and Performing Arts” will explore themes related to military service, reconciliation, and reintegration through song, dance, and spoken word. Panelists include actress Nicki Hart, dancer Taylor Gordon, singer-songwriter Jason Moon, and poet and playwright Maurice Decaul. The event will be emceed by scholar and performer Sonny Kelly. Light refreshments will be served.