Theme: Retrace

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Lory Student Center Theatre
Colorado State Uniersity
Lory Student Center Theatre
Fort Collins, Colorado, 80523
United States

Ashley Harvey

Associate Professor, Department of Human Development & Family Studies, Colorado State University.

In a talk that will leave you feeling both stirred up and optimistic, university professor and relationship educator Ashley Harvey shares five principles from attachment theory that you can use to understand and change your attachment style so that you can decrease conflict and increase connection in your romantic relationships.

Cei Lambert

Owner, Meadowlark Tattoo; Founder/Consultant, Diversity Consulting, Inc.; Adjunct Instructor, CSU Department of Art and Art History

Cei Lambert (he/him/his) is a specialist in identity affirmation and celebration. He enacts this value as a consultant and peer educator, as an artist, and as a teacher. Cei is from Colorado and lives in Fort Collins with his wife Jordan, their greyhound Scotty, and a lot of houseplants.

Joy Enyinnaya

Ph.D. Candidate at Colorado State University.

Joy Enyinnaya is a Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of Journalism and Media Communication at Colorado State University. Joy’s research centers social identities in online spaces, specifically social media for marketing and branding. Joy uses the intersection of technology interface, user interaction, and cultural ideology to understand self-presentation online. When Joy is not studying, she loves going on bike rides with her family, playing board games and visiting museums/historical monuments.

Kent Washington, III

Hip-Hop Recording Artist & Culture Cultivator

A self-identified Culture Cultivator from Colorado Springs, Kent Washington III is an emcee, poet, DJ, entrepreneur, lighting designer, event coordinator, talent buyer, and cultural activist. Using Hip-Hop to bridge the gap between societal healing and creative expression. Kent is known for his passionate wordplay, high energy, and eclectic content. Inspired to inspire others through art. As an independent and multidimensional artist, music is Kent’s passion. Kent has worked with some of the biggest artists including Jhene Aiko, Lupe Fiasco, Waka Flocka Flame, Casey Veggies, J.I.D, Cousin Stizz, Chris Travis, Wifisfuneral, Eric Bellinger, Flatbush Zombies, King Los, Bbymutha, Chaz French, Dizzy Wright, Hopsin, Snow Tha Product, Problem, Naughty by Nature, Jarren Benton and YMCMB's Caskey. Kent continues to make waves within the Rocky Mountain region and beyond.

Modrn Music

duo, trying to make music and occasionally succeeding.

Paul Rose

Senior Undergraduate at Colorado State University

Paul Rose is a senior at Colorado State University, working towards a BA in Music with a minor in Business Administration. From an early age, music has been an integral part of Paul’s life and shaped his views on what togetherness really means. Growing up in Pueblo, CO, Paul was able to see and experience the hardships that many minoritized students face in our modern-day education system. These experiences culminated when starting college at CSU. At CSU Paul was able to explore his passion towards challenging white-centric norms, especially when it comes to education. With the support of those with shared values, Paul continues to work towards a collective effort for long-overdue change