Local artist to display work, lead discussion on culture shift

Contact: Deanne Puca
September 17, 2014
Real Talk Diversity Series
Real Talk Diversity Series

KALAMAZOO, Mich.鈥擶estern 九一麻豆制片厂 University's Real Talk Diversity Series continues this month with an art exhibit and discussion regarding acculturation and the debate about identity and patriotism.

Psychotherapist and artist Alessandra Santos-Pye of Kalamazoo will present "From assimilation to integration: The acculturation journey of a Brazilian American" from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, in the Multicultural Center in the Adrian Trimpe Building. Refreshments will be provided.

Santos-Pye will provide an interactive dialogue surrounding her exhibit, a series of paintings depicting a shift from "assimilation" to "integration" of "self and culture."

For more information, contact Tiffany White at @email or (269) 387-6327.

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