Andrea Gibson to visit CU-Boulder Nov. 5-6

Andrea Gibson, spoken word artist and author, will visit CU-Boulder Nov. 5-6, to give a performance and host a workshop on gender theory. The performance and workshop are free for students, faculty and staff. Gibson's is being hosted by the Cultural Events Board and Gay-Straight Alliance.

Gibson will perform her acclaimed poetry on Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. in the UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom. Gibson’s work explores numerous topics including gender, class, white privilege and sexuality. No tickets are required.

On Nov. 6 at 3 p.m. in the C4C Abrams Lounge, Gibson will host a Gender Theory workshop for CU-Boulder students, faculty and staff at no cost. This workshop provides the opportunity to delve into gender queer identities through the lens of contemporary poetry. Please R.S.V.P. for the workshop here: http://tiny.cc/GibsonCU.

Gibson has been described as being raw and fearless, which has given her an edge in the spoken word community. She is the first winner of the Women’s World Poetry Slam and her work has been featured on BBC, Air America, C-SPAN and Free Speech TV.

Contact the Cultural Events Board at CEB@colorado.edu with any questions about the event.

The mission of the Cultural Events Board is to provide opportunities and events which help students enrich their educational experience and expand their understanding of culture, diversity and social awareness. Click here to learn more about the Cultural Events Board.