Drop by the Library anytime between 2:00-4:30pm to speak to a Storyteller.  See our "Catlog of Storytellers" below. 1-3 people can speak to a Storyteller at a time. Conversations are approximately 20 minutes. 

FYE DEI Credit.

Stags Share Stories, hosted by the Library and Office of Student Diversity & Multicultural Affairs, is an event for Fairfield University students, faculty, and staff to connect with each other to promote a culture of understanding, empathy, and appreciation of our diverse community, where deep and challenging conversations are welcomed, respected, and valued. Stags Share Stories is inspired by our prior Human Library events (held annually from 2016-2021) and our shared values as a Jesuit Catholic institution which includes a commitment to encounter and dialogue as well as journeying together into a hope-filled future.

CATALOG OF STORYTELLERS

STORYTELLERS TO TALK TO IN-PERSON AT THE LIBRARY

Wed. 11/20/24, 2:00-4:30pm

Drop-by to speak to a Storyteller

Redefining Dis-Ability

I have a diagnosis of Autism, and a common misconception is that I am less competent

than other people or struggle socially. I see Autism not as a disability but as a different ability

and one that should be celebrated!

Gender: Optional

As a gender fluid/nonbinary person, I would like to share a story from my life that brings to light the misunderstandings and at times the stigma that people with nontraditional gender presentations experience.

No Chains Strong Enough to Break Me -tribute to my late father

My passion for justice in general stems from the fact that I have overcome many injustices over my lifetime. People judge my passion as hostile and aggressive at times without taking the time to understand who I am and what I am overcoming. I want to peel back the covers of my life to possibly help people take a moment to consider that other people have different perspectives due to their experiences and circumstances.

Walking with Divine Mystery

Why and how I became a Jesuit and what my life has been like.

Woman as International Student

As an international student coming from other country, especially as a woman, 

people thought that I can't make it.

Proud Catholic Mother of a Gay Son

The story of a mother working in society and the church to fight for gay rights.

Jewsuit Educated

I can talk about my experience at Fairfield as a student and staff member, how attending a Jesuit institution inspired me to learn more about Judaism/get more involved in the Jewish community,

and the alignments I’ve noticed between Jewish and Jesuit values.

Familial Mental Health

Mental health can impact both individuals who experience mental health issues and family and friends surrounding those individuals. It is not uncommon for family members to experience similar mood disorders and neurodivergent disorders such as depression and ADHD. My experiences have positioned me to share about these topics in an effort to normalize the impact of mental health issues on families and individuals.

Stuck Between Both Worlds: My Experience as First-Gen

Navigating being a first-generation student in a predominantly white institution. There is so much that goes behind being first-gen that is not only affecting the academic life, but the personal and emotional aspects in life.

Depresh Mode: Living & Thriving with Multiple Mental Health Issues

I suffer from PTSD which manifests in depression and anxiety. To compound this, I have ADHD, which was only recently diagnosed. I want to talk about mental health, getting help, and ways to cope.

I'm Just a Kid (and Cancer's a Nightmare)

Join an inspiring conversation on resilience, as we explore the journey of surviving cancer at age five,

the profound ways it has shaped a lifetime, and the importance of healthcare legislation

in supporting survivors and their families.

 

*please note that this list is subject to change and Storytellers may not be available for the entire duration of the event.