A Peace of My Mind Exhibit HSI Week cuentos y dichos Adams State University Colorado TM Great Stories Begin Here. HSI Designation 25 1998-2023

  • Monday, September 11 8:00 am – all day, Tuesday, September 12 9:00 pm
  • Showcasing communities and the impact storytelling has on addressing issues of equity, one story at a time.
  • Free
  • A Peace of My Mind is a multimedia art exhibit, created by award-winning photographer John Noltner, that uses portraits and personal stories to bridge divides and encourage dialogue around important societal issues.
  • McDaniel Hall Solarium
  • Anna Torello atorello@adams.edu 719-587-7691
  • Open to the Public

A Peace of My Mind Kindred Spirits

  • September 11 12::00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Building a deep-rooted community through storytelling, across differences and transformative connections.
  • Free
  • John Noltner is the author of two award-winning books from his series A Peace of My Mind. His work exhibits regularly across the country and he leads lectures and workshops around the idea that art and storytelling have the ability to transform hearts and communities.
  • SUB Banquet Rooms/La Mesa Dining Hall
  • Anna Torello atorello@adams.edu 719-587-7691
  • Open to the Public

A Peace of My Mind On-site Studio

  • September 12 8:30 am –  3:30 pm
  • The onsite studio will capture portraits and 25-word stories from faculty, staff, students, and community members in this unique and interactive event.
  • Free
  • Come share your story and take your picture with John Noltner: a multimedia art project that uses portraits and personal stories to bridge divides and encourage dialogue around important issues. Photo sessions are scheduled for 8:30 am – 11:30 am and 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm
  • McDaniel Hall 206
  • Anna Torello atorello@adams.edu 719-587-7691
  • Open to the Public

A Peace of My Mind Keynote with ASU’s Latinx Caucus panel

  • September 12 5::00 pm – 8:00 pm
  •  Engaging with the Latinx Caucus’ story of origin to promote campus-community partnerships to heighten awareness of issues that are of interest to ASU as an HSI.
  • Free
  • Mr. Noltner, A Peace of My Mind, will interview a panel of Latinx Caucus members asking them to reveal, in an ever-changing world, what gives them hope. Light refreshments will be served.
  • McDaniel Hall 101
  • Anna Torello atorello@adams.edu 719-587-7691
  • Open to the Public

Changing the Narrative Podcast “The HSI Experience” recording with a live audience

  • September 13 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
  • Please join us for a live recording of the “Changing the Narrative” podcast.
    Cost: Free
    Desc: A panel of esteemed Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) colleagues will stimulate an interactive discussion with students, faculty, staff and community leaders to explore impacts of being part of ASU’s HSI community with a focus on improving access to higher education. Space is limited so please arrive early to get a seat in the live audience.
    Richardson Hall Boardroom (3rd Floor)
    Andrea Benton-Maestas andrea@adams.edu 719-587-8333
    Open to the Public; Community Outreach; Performances & Exhibits