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Fire Humanities | Panel Discussion and Storytelling
Date & Time
Thursday, April 30, 2026
6:30 p.m.
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FREE and open to the public;
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What does it mean to live well as wildfire and smoke season becomes more a part of life in the Pacific Northwest and many other places around the world?
As much as we focus on preparedness and reducing materials that fuel wildfires, we must also reckon with the human dimensions of fire, which shape how we interact with it. “Fire Humanities” is a book project and an emerging field of study that draws on the humanities and arts to center stories, representations, collaborations, and values that promote adaptation, resilience, and justice as we adapt to a world with more fire.
This program will feature a panel discussion with five contributors to the book, who will share their approaches to this emerging field of research. After the panel, you’ll be invited to share your stories of fire and smoke with each other, speak with the panelists, and participate in hands-on activities connected to the Fire Humanities project.
Panelists and Speakers
Jennifer Ladino
Professor of English and Co-Director of The Confluence Lab at the University of Idaho
Stephanie LeMenager
Professor of English and Environmental Studies at the University of Oregon
David G. Lewis
Assistant Professor of Anthropology and Indigenous Studies at Oregon State University
Andreas Rutkauskas
Lecturer in Creative Studies and Visual Arts at the University of British Columbia - Okanagan
Jesse Oak Taylor
Professor of English at the University of Washington
