HAMBURG, N.Y. – The Hilbert College English Program’s spring Visiting Artist Series will feature John Noltner, an award-winning photographer, who will present his multimedia arts project “A Peace of My Mind” on Tuesday, April 25 at 7 p.m. in the William E. Swan Auditorium on the Hilbert campus.
His project is built around the simple question, “What does peace mean to you?” Founded in 2009 by Noltner, the project began as his effort to rediscover humanity in an increasingly polarized world.
Noltner will be sharing some of the engaging portraits and compelling personal stories about what peace means to people, how they work towards it, and some of the obstacles they encounter.
In addition, on Monday, April 24, Noltner will be photographing Hilbert students and recording their responses to the questions: When have you seen community manifested at Hilbert? How have you created community here? These images and personal stories will also be included in the Tuesday evening presentation.
For more information about “A Peace of My Mind” or to see examples of previous projects go to: https://apomm.net
Admission to the event is free, but advance reservations are requested. Please call (716) 926-8877 or email asmith@hilbert.edu.
“In a world that asks us to focus on the things that can separate us, A Peace of My Mind invites us to explore the common humanity that connects us.” – John Noltner
PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEDIA (two events)
**** Photo Shoot of Hilbert Students --- Monday, April 24 | 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | West Herr Atrium in Paczesny Hall
**** “A Peace of My Mind” Presentation – Tuesday, April 25 | 7 p.m. | Swan Auditorium
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Hilbert College, located in suburban Hamburg, N.Y., south of Buffalo, is a private four-year college founded in 1957 in the Catholic Franciscan tradition. With nearly 1,000 students, Hilbert is a dynamic Western New York college that offers career-focused majors, including one of the top criminal justice programs in the region, and more than 50 minors and concentrations. The college’s engaging, student-centered campus community offers numerous leadership, internship, and service learning opportunities from which students launch successful careers while making positive changes in their communities. The Hilbert Blueprint promotes a well-rounded student experience over four years – starting with the Foundations Seminar in the freshman year, followed by Sophomore Service, Junior Symposium, and culminating with the Senior Capstone. Hilbert has expanded its academic offerings with the college’s first graduate programs and evening degree programs geared to adult learners.