GZA to speak on relationship between hip-hop, science Oct. 12
The is delighted to bring听Wu-Tang Clan founding member GZA to campus Thursday, Oct. 12.
Who: Open to the public
What: GZA the Genius: The Relationship Between Hip Hop and Science
When: Thursday, Oct. 12, 6:30鈥8:30 p.m.
Where:University Memorial Center Glenn Miller Ballroom
Not only is GZA an incredibly talented hip-hop artist, he is also a co-founder of the Science Genius program, where he educates students about science through the potent cultural force听of hip-hop. His enthusiasm for science heavily influences his music.
GZA educates listeners about fundamental scientific principles in a new and exciting way, helping audiences understand how we are all connected to the natural world and the universe around us. On stage, he recites narrative 鈥渇reestyles鈥濃攐ften off the top of his head鈥攖hat truly tell the story of the powerful relationship between science and hip-hop.听
GZA's talk will be followed by听a moderated Q&A session, and attendees are encouraged to on the Facebook event page.听
The event is free to all, but seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.听Doors open at 6:30 p.m.,听and the event starts at 7 p.m. in the Glenn Miller Ballroom.听
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