The Urgency of Poetry: A Conversation

Thursday, November 21, 2024

5:30 PM-7:00 PM

Guest lecturers Dr. Tania Favela and Dr. Luis M. Verdejo will explore the critical role poetry plays in contemporary society through dialogue where the poets discuss how poetry addresses pressing issues of today, such as social justice, identity, environmental crises, and cultural heritage. They will reflect on how poetry offers unique ways to process and respond to the complexities of modern life, fostering connection and insight in a critical era. Audience members will gain insights into how poets craft their works to capture the urgency of current times and the ways in which poetry can serve as a tool for reflection and transformation.

Dr. Tania Favela is a poet and essayist. She studied Latin American Literature at the Universidad Iberoamericana, followed by a master’s in modern Letters and a Doctorate in Latin American Literature at UNAM. From 2000 to 2010.

Dr. Luis M. Verdejo, born in Tijuana, B.C., in 1967, is a painter, sculptor, and writer. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Latin American Literature and a PhD in Modern Literature from Universidad Iberoamericana, as well as a Master's degree in Visual Arts from the National School of Plastic Arts, UNAM.

This event will be hosted by Maria de la luz Matus-Mendoza, Associate Professor, in the Global Studies and Modern Languages Department of Drexel University.

Co-Sponsors
The Global Studies and Modern Languages Department and the English and Philosophy Department in the Drexel University College of Arts and Sciences, the Greater Philadelphia Latin American Studies Consortium (GPLASC), the University of Pennsylvania, West Chester University, Philatinos Media, and the Mexican Cultural Center.

Contact Information

Prof. Maria de la luz Matus-Mendoza
mm349@drexel.edu