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Hoesley Speaker Series: The Power of Visual Narrative
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November 3, 2026, 3:00pm -
5:00pm
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Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center, RDDSx (1st Floor)
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Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff
Hosted by: WIC
Join the Hoesley Speaker Series for a conversation with Jamar Nicholas, an award-winning cartoonist and educator, as he explores the power of visual storytelling and its impact on audiences. As Cartoonist-in-Residence, Nichols will share insights from his creative practice and professional experience, offering perspectives on how visual narratives can communicate ideas, engage audiences, and inform your journey beyond Penn.
This workshop is part of the Hoesley Digital Literacy Fellows Program.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Explain the role and importance of visual storytelling in communicating ideas to audiences.
- Identify ways visual narratives can engage audiences and convey complex concepts.
- Apply insights from Nichols’s creative practice to personal, academic, and professional pursuits beyond Penn.