Events for Lectures/Discussions

The Rumi Poetry Club and Golden Braid Books presents: Spring with Rumi

Join us on the first Tuesday of each month for a mystical series of evenings celebrating Sufi Poetry. The Rumi Poetry Club was founded by Rasoul Shams in 2007, on the occasion of the 800th anniversary of Jalâluddin Rumi’s birth. Since then, they have celebrated the poetry, inspiration, and perennial teachings of Rumi and other poets of the heart, nature, and spiritual life from around the world. Rasoul Shams first learned of Rumi's poems in his Persian classes as a young boy in Iran. The works of Rumi and other Persian poets have been his spiritual companions for decades. He has studied and lived in India, Japan, and the USA. His books include Rumi: The Art of Loving, Rumi Essays: On the Life, Poetry, and Vision of the Greatest Persian Sufi Poet, The Words of Rumi, and Through Love Pain is Healed. https://www.goldenbraidslc.com/events/spring-with-rumi-april-2025



Free Screening - NAQOYQATSI: LIFE AS WAR

Come enjoy thought-provoking films at the Center for Arts and Media! Each screening will be followed by a discussion with SLCC faculty. Free and open to the public | No tickets required Screenings begin at 6 PM SLCC South City Campus Screening Room 1575 S. State Street, Salt Lake City Free parking after 5:00 PM on the east side of South City Campus using code SPRINGFILM at the kiosk. Naqoyqatsi: Life As War Rated PG A visual montage portrait of our contemporary world dominated by globalized technology and violence.



2025 Judge Michael Wei Kwan Lecture Series on Justice and Equity

The Judge Michael Wei Kwan Lectures honor Judge Kwan’s legacy to the community and his 20 years as an adjunct faculty, advisor and mentor to SLCC’s Criminal Justice Program. In his memory, this annual event will feature local and national speakers to address SLCC and the communities we serve on current and relevant topics in equity, law, judicial reform and community engagement. This year's event is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8, in TB 104 at the Redwood Campus. Dr. Michael Minch will be the featured speaker. The lecture series is sponsored by The Office of the Provost for Academic Affairs and supported by a speaker nomination/selection committee. Judge Michael Wei Kwan Lecture featuring Dr. Michael Minch Keynote Presentation "Healing Conversations: How to Build Peace in Divided Communities" Tuesday, April 8, 2025 1 p.m. Taylorsville Redwood Campus 4600 S Redwood Rd. Rampton Technology Building (TB) Room 104 The political culture of the United States is deeply fractured. Republicans and Democrats view one another with suspicion, anger, resentment, and distrust. A significant number of people claim an endorsement of, or willingness to participate in, violence, to “restore” the America they desire. What can be done? How can this dangerous and unsettling divide be bridged? Can we experience healing? How can we learn to understand one another, to speak empathetically and encouragingly with one another? What can we learn from conflict analysis and peacebuilding as it has been practiced in the world’s conflict-intense regions? How can we move forward together, building greater communication, appreciation, and reconciliation with others? How can we build a deeper democracy and more peaceful society? Dr. Minch’s lecture, “Healing Conversations: How to Build Peace in Divided Communities” will address these questions and give answers to them. Professor Minch is both a scholar of conflict and conflict transformation, and also an experienced peacebuilder and teacher of peacebuilding and reconciliation in various global locations. Seating is first come, first served and doors open at 12:30 p.m. Free parking for this event will be available in parking lots Q, P, and R. If you need ADA accommodations, please contact the Accessibility & Disability Services by phone at 801-957-4659 or by TTY at 801-957-4646.



Law of Zero: An Author Event with Chad Michael Hardy

Join us for a special “Cocktail Napkin Sermon” event (a concept Chad Michael Hardy developed and is known for), during which he will provide an intimate overview of his “Law of Zero” philosophy, offering a concise yet powerful exploration of personal empowerment and authenticity. Afterward, he will stay for a Q&A and to sign books. About Law of Zero: Publisher Marketing A Zero Hero's Guide to Self-Acceptance and Personal Empowerment In this inspirational cross between self-help and memoir, Chad Michael Hardy chronicles his journey from a strict Mormon upbringing to self-acceptance and true authenticity. Facing a crisis of faith due to living inauthentically, Hardy developed the transformative law of Zero to get unstuck, find balance, and unlock infinite potential. Now, he reveals how you can do the same through five entry points: Seek Awareness, Secure Alignment, Take Ownership, Release to Receive, and Engage Power. Among the many powerful lessons he presents are - self-awareness is crucial for breaking free from victimhood and finding new perspectives on life, - releasing negative beliefs, stories, and judgments that limit your true self is essential for personal growth, and - taking ownership of your trauma and forgiving those who have caused harm cultivates self-love, empathy, renewal, and freedom from pain. Hardy shares his unfiltered story and the life-changing effects of the Law of Zero to guide anyone struggling with identity and societal expectations to embrace their authentic self, unleash their sacred power, and find lasting healing and happiness. About Chad Michael Hardy: Raised as a devout member of the LDS church, Chad made international headlines when he was excommunicated and stripped of his degree from BYU. Since his discovery of Zero, Chad has refocused the multitude of personal challenges throughout his life into helping others find their authentic joy and their True Self. His passion for people led him to cultivate a flourishing team-building business, Adventure Games, Inc. With advanced praise from Tony Award winner Julie Newmar and legendary sports executive David Meltzer, Law of Zero is a unique blend of memoir and self-help that chronicles his journey from his strict Mormon upbringing to embracing his authentic self as a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community. https://www.goldenbraidslc.com/events/law-of-zero



The Rumi Poetry Club and Golden Braid Books presents: Spring with Rumi

Join us on the first Tuesday of each month for a mystical series of evenings celebrating Sufi Poetry. The Rumi Poetry Club was founded by Rasoul Shams in 2007, on the occasion of the 800th anniversary of Jalâluddin Rumi’s birth. Since then, they have celebrated the poetry, inspiration, and perennial teachings of Rumi and other poets of the heart, nature, and spiritual life from around the world. Rasoul Shams first learned of Rumi's poems in his Persian classes as a young boy in Iran. The works of Rumi and other Persian poets have been his spiritual companions for decades. He has studied and lived in India, Japan, and the USA. His books include Rumi: The Art of Loving, Rumi Essays: On the Life, Poetry, and Vision of the Greatest Persian Sufi Poet, The Words of Rumi, and Through Love Pain is Healed. https://www.goldenbraidslc.com/events/spring-with-rumi-may-2025