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Presentation Explores Science Fiction and Society
[Community Name] – [Organization Name] in [Community Name] will host “Science
Fiction and Social Awareness,” a presentation and discussion by Dennis Etzel, Jr., on
[Date] at [Time] at [Location and Address of Presentation]. Members of the
community are invited to attend the free program. Contact the [Host Organization
Name] at [Phone Number] for more information. The program is made possible by
the Kansas Humanities Council.
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On the surface, science fiction films are about robots, spaceships, and travel to other
times and planets. However, sci-fi often tackles social issues such as racism, sexism,
equality, and poverty. This presentation explores the ways that science fiction
examines our history, culture, and personal decisions.
Dennis Etzel, Jr., is a poet and teaches writing and film courses at Washburn
University. He has published work in the Denver Quarterly, Indiana Review, and
BlazeVOX journals, among others, and is the author of a poetry chapbook, The Sum
of Two Mothers.
“When we think of the elements that make up science fiction, we might be moved to
thinking about spaceship battles and interplanetary travel,” observed Etzel. “However,
Science Fiction often describes contemporary human stories.”
“Science Fiction and Social Awareness” is part of the Kansas Humanities Council’s
Humanities Speakers Bureau, featuring presentations and discussions that examine
our shared human experience—our innovations, culture, heritage, and conflicts.
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The Kansas Humanities Council conducts and supports community-based programs,
serves as a financial resource through an active grant-making program, and
encourages Kansans to engage in the civic and cultural life of their communities. For
more information about KHC programs contact the Kansas Humanities Council at
785/357-0359 or visit online at www.kansashumanities.org.
For more information about “Science Fiction and Social Awareness” in [Community]
contact the [Host Organization] at [Phone Number] or visit [Website].
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