practice public speaking though storytelling - new group, meets monthly

[Dana Bresee Keeth]

Forwarded information from Bob Dolan and Kirsty Bennett:
“Here is something that I think would benefit our Postdocs.  It’s a great way to practice speaking and building confidence when communicating with others in an informal or formal setting.”
Kirsty came to MIT from The Moth, where she was a storyteller and director for many years. Her new initiative is MITell, a live personal storytelling group that meets once a month.

From: Kirsty Bennett <kbennett at MIT.EDU>

http://web.mit.edu/womensleague/events/MITell.html
MITell is a new initiative from the MIT Women's League, inviting all members of the MIT community to come together and share stories from their lives. Whether you're completely new to the craft of live storytelling or a practiced public speaker (or somewhere in between) this is the space for you!
Storytelling is a chance to reflect on your life, take stock of the events you've lived through, and think about how they have shaped you as a person. Sharing stories helps us build connections with our wider communities, understand better the lives of others, and appreciate and celebrate our differences. The surge in popularity of storytelling projects across the US in recent years speaks to the enduring importance of this ancient art form, and we're thrilled to create a space for MIT's diverse community to meet, converse, and share their stories.
Upcoming dates:
Monday December 11th, 12pm-1pm
Emma Rogers room (10-340)
Theme: JOY
Monday February 12th, 12pm-1pm
Emma Rogers room (10-340)
Theme: COLD
Monday March 12th, 12pm-1pm
Emma Rogers room (10-340)
Theme: GREEN
Monday April 23rd, 12pm-1pm
Emma Rogers room (10-340)
Theme: CHOICES

I will be offering two classes in basic narrative storytelling in IAP [MIT’s Janauary Independent Activities session]:

http://student.mit.edu/searchiap/iap-9289af8d5f911ebf015f91c8970e0014.html

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Kirsty Bennett
Staff Associate, MIT Women’s League
kbennett at mit.edu<mailto:kbennett at mit.edu>
(617)-253-3656
(617) 253-5433 (Fax)

The MIT Women's League is on Facebook, like us!
facebook.com/MITWomensLeague<https://www.facebook.com/MITWomensLeague/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel>

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