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The William H. Hannon Library's eight annual LMU Speaks program will feature true stories from individuals representing the LMU campus community. We have asked each of our speakers to share a true, personal story based on a central theme, "As I Was Saying.” Speakers will tell a 10-minute story that responds the prompt:

"We are never going back to the world as we knew it pre-2020, but that doesn't mean we can't pick up where we left off. Where was I? What were we talking about? Oh yes, as I was saying... This year's LMU Speaks will explore the conversations we want to revisit, the threads we want to pick up, and all the things we shouldn't have left behind."

Our line-up includes:

• Magaela Bethune
• Crista Copp
• Xitlali Garcia
• Kawanna Leggett
• Brandon McKinney

The William H. Hannon Library is dedicated to creating a communal space where learners can feed their curiosity, experience new worlds, develop their ideas, inform their decision-making, and inspire others. We believe that storytelling can be a vehicle toward those ends. We hope you will join us for this event!

About Our Speakers

Crista Copp is senior director for research and educational technology in Information Technology Services and has been leading frontline support of IT for 15 years. She will be sharing a personal story of loss through tragic death, and about the journey towards healing.

Xitlali Garcia is a third-year honors student double majoring in economics and environmental studies. She is also an Intercultural Facilitator under the Ethnic and Intercultural Services Department and is president of Grupo Folklórico, a student organization specializing in traditional Mexican folk dance. Xitlali actively contributes to promoting cultural awareness on campus and uses her voice to advocate against social injustice.

Kawanna Leggett, senior vice president for Student Affairs, is an accomplished, justice-oriented student development leader whose background as a student advocate resonates with LMU’s Catholic, Jesuit, and Marymount mission to elevate the LMU student experience and inspire the community.senior vice president for Student Affairs.

Brandon McKinney is a film and television production major and business administration minor. He is an enthusiastic filmmaker and loves exploring new opportunities.

More bios coming soon!

About the William H. Hannon Library

The William H. Hannon Library fosters excellence in academic achievement through an array of distinctive services that enable learners to feed their curiosity, experience new worlds, develop their ideas, inform their decision-making, and inspire others. More information can be found at http://library.lmu.edu

For more information about this event, contact the library's Outreach & Engagement Department at library.outreach@lmu.edu.