Storytelling is one of the oldest forms of educational entertainment known to mankind. From the West African tradition of the Griot to modern day Moth events, storytelling environments have served as a means to pass along history, shape culture, share helpful lessons, and establish a sense of belonging and community.

The U-M Comprehensive Studies Program and Department of Afroamerican and African Studies invite you to explore themes related to campus life, coming of age, and learning and growing, at this series of Moth Style Storyteller Lounge events. The theme for November's event will be Mistakes that Made Me Better, stories of lessons learned the hard way. Storytellers include students, faculty and staff, and Voices of Wisdom (alums or community members).​

Future Value the Voice programs:
Tuesday, January 30 - Nobody Told Me, stories of things people wish they would have known before the started a new semester;
Tuesday, March 27 - Triumph, stories of overcoming challenges in the college environment.

Light food and refreshments will be served beginning at 7 p.m. in the UMMA Commons. The Storytelling begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Helmut Stern Auditorium on the Lower Level.

For more information, please contact Keith Jason at mrjason@umich.edu or 734-764-9128