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Keith Haring’s *Altarpiece*: Art, Spirituality, and Social Commentary – Explore Keith Haring’s Later Works That Incorporated Religious Imagery to Address Themes of AIDS, Mortality, and Spirituality, Using His Distinct Style to Convey Powerful Messages.

Keith Haring's Altarpiece: Art, Spirituality, and Social Commentary (A Lecture in Pop Art Theology) (🎶Opening Music: A high-energy 80s synth-pop track with a hint of gospel. Think Madonna meets Kraftwerk.🎶)…
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Giving and Receiving Feedback Constructively.

Giving and Receiving Feedback Constructively: A Lecture You Might Actually Enjoy 😜 (Spoiler Alert: Includes Tips, Tricks, and Avoiding Existential Dread) Alright, settle down, settle down! Welcome, esteemed learners, to…
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Alfred Russel Wallace: Co-Discoverer of Evolution – Explore the Life and Work of the Naturalist and Explorer Who Independently Developed a Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection at the Same Time as Charles Darwin, Leading to Their Joint Presentation of the Idea.

Alfred Russel Wallace: Co-Discoverer of Evolution – A Lecture on the Unsung Hero of Natural Selection (Welcome slide: A picture of Alfred Russel Wallace alongside Charles Darwin, with a cheeky…
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Communicating Effectively in Meetings.

Communicating Effectively in Meetings: A Comedy of Errors (Avoided!) (Or, How to Stop Zoning Out and Start Dominating the Conference Room (Responsibly)) Welcome, esteemed colleagues, to "Communicating Effectively in Meetings,"…
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Jean-Michel Basquiat’s *Untitled* (King Zulu): Culture, History, and Artistic Identity – Explore the Painting Featuring a Reference to King Zulu and Unpack Basquiat’s Engagement with African American History, Culture, and His Own Identity as an Artist Navigating the Art World.

Jean-Michel Basquiat's Untitled (King Zulu): Culture, History, and Artistic Identity (A Lecture – Hold onto your hats, folks, it’s gonna be a wild ride!) (🎤🎧 Background music: A scratchy jazz…
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Navigating Workplace Politics.

Navigating Workplace Politics: A Survival Guide for the Sanity-Challenged (AKA: How to Avoid Becoming Office Decor) Welcome, my intrepid office warriors! ⚔️ Gather 'round, for today's lecture is not about…
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Kara Walker’s *The Emancipation Approximation*: Silhouettes of History and Fantasy – Explore Kara Walker’s Silhouette Installations That Blend Historical Imagery with Fantasy and Satire to Depict Scenes Related to Slavery, Race, and Power in America, Provoking Dialogue and Discomfort.

Kara Walker's The Emancipation Approximation: Silhouettes of History and Fantasy – A Lecture Alright, folks, settle in, grab your metaphorical popcorn, because we're about to dive headfirst into the wonderfully…
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Cindy Sherman’s *Centerfolds*: Challenging the Male Gaze – Explore Cindy Sherman’s Series of Photographs That Mimic the Layout of Magazine Centerfolds While Depicting Vulnerable and Anxious Figures, Critiquing the Objectification of Women in Media.

Cindy Sherman's Centerfolds: Challenging the Male Gaze 👁️‍🗨️ (A Lecture Exploring the Subversive Power of Vulnerability) Hello, art enthusiasts, culture vultures, and curious minds! Grab your metaphorical popcorn 🍿, because…