On September 25 from 5–7 PM, Ramzi Fawaz, a graduate of the American Studies program (class of 2006) and Professor of English at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, will return to campus for a talk the psychedelic humanities. In partnership with the Center for Interdisciplinary Critical Inquiry, Fawaz will join Ramsey McGlazer to discuss his current book project, How to Think Like a Multiverse: Psychedelic Pathways to Embracing a Diverse World. The event is free and open to the public; more information is available here.
Fawaz also hosts a new podcast, Nerd from the Future, which debuts on September 8. Its first episode, “Liberal Bias at the University,” features a dynamic and inspiring conversation with professors Matt Brim (CUNY Grad Center) and Melani McAlister (George Washington University). You can access it here.