Keynote Presentation- Keynote Presentation:The Art of Engagement: Social Equality and a Democratic Spirit

Keynote Speaker Dr. Lynnette Overby, choreographer and educator, examined how arts contribute to community-building and deeper comprehension. Dr. Overby’s presentation illustrated key concepts of academic/community partnering with examples from University of Delaware’s Partnership for Arts and Culture. She described how research lays the foundation for multidisciplinary creative projects, that in turn inspire community engagement and reflection. Benefits to the curriculum, student learning outcomes, and deeper reflection on civic issues and cultural interaction are tracked through well-planned projects with assessment. URLs are provided to videos of specific performance projects