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Author Xiuhtezcatl Martinez will visit campus Oct. 16-17 to share his philosophy of environmental activism and give a free concert.

By Brogan Boles

October 7, 2019

Metropolitan State University of Denver’s 1 Book/1 Project/2 Transform series is bringing two can’t-miss events to campus around Xiuhtezcatl Martinez’s powerful and inspiring call to action, “We Rise: The Earth Guardians Guide to Building a Movement That Restores the Planet.”

Although he was only 17 years old when he wrote this book, Martinez (who is also a hip-hop artist) has been a compelling voice of climate activism for more than a decade. He has given TED talks, spoken to the United Nations and filed lawsuits against the Colorado and federal governments to protect our environment. We hope his book moves campus readers to consider issues of culture, creativity, environmental protection, activism and direct service.

Author visit with Xiuhtezcatl Martinez

Oct. 16

10 a.m.-noon

Tivoli Turnhalle

Join your fellow MSU Denver students, faculty and staff to welcome Xiuhtezcatl Martinez, author of the 2019-20 1 Book/1 Project/2 Transform book selection, “We Rise: The Earth Guardians Guide to Building a Movement That Restores the Planet.”

The program will start with an Aztec dance performance in the Tivoli Quad from 10 to 11a.m. At 11 a.m., Spoken Word Contest winners will perform and then Martinez will speak about his book and his environmental-justice initiatives. The event will conclude with a public book signing.

Seats are limited and first come, first served, so please get there early to secure a seat.

Concert with Xiuhtezcatl Martinez

Oct. 17

St. Cajetan’s Event Center

6:30-9 p.m.; doors open at 6 p.m.

Students, faculty, staff and community members are also invited to a free concert featuring Martinez, Spoken Word Contest winners and dance troupes.

Attendees are encouraged to RSVP by Oct. 11, but it is not required. All RSVP’d guests will have access to a pre-concert pizza party.

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