Past Events

March 2026
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Reclaiming Story (and Joy!) in The Age of Data, Noise, and Fear

Humans are hardwired for story. Leveraging the connectivity of well-crafted narratives can help us remedy division, disinformation, AI obtrusion, climate inaction—and even the targeting of journalists as “enemies of the people.” By drawing upon the singularly human elements of story, we can cultivate the cooperation (and joy!) necessary to meet this moment in history. We […]
28 Mar
10:15 am - 11:15 am
George Sherman Union, Boston University
775 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215
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Tombs Lecture Series – Postponed

SUNY Maritime College is proud to welcome Jessica DuLong, acclaimed author of Saved at the Seawall, for a special campus event exploring courage, community, and maritime history. Join us for a conversation and recounting of the efforts of nearly 25 years ago, highlighting a powerful and often untold story: the extraordinary impact of the maritime […]
10 Mar
All Day
SUNY Maritime
6 Pennyfield Ave, Bronx, NY 10465
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September 2025
March 2024
June 2023
asja virtual conference

Shining a Light on Dark Stories

2023 ASJA Virtual Annual Conference Covering people who’ve faced or witnessed fearful circumstances beyond their control requires empathy, ethics, and self-care, along with insights into how trauma impacts both the brains and bodies of you and your sources. This session will offer up guidance based on real experience of both primary and secondary trauma, and […]
14 Jun
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
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November 2022
Pen Parentis November Trauma readers

Pen Parentis

The Pen Parentis Literary Salon is a unique series that shatters parental stereotypes as it celebrates the diverse creative work of writers that are also parents. On the second Tuesday of each month September through May, join us online! Chat with our authors, be heard! Participate in discussions with our featured writers in real time, […]
08 Nov
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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October 2022
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The Humanity of Heroes: Life Lessons from History

A Multidisciplinary Approach On September 11, 2001, mariners evacuated nearly half a million people off Manhattan Island in an entirely unplanned boat lift. Inside the burning World Trade Center towers, first responders and civilians took valorous steps to rescue others. Ordinary people taking selfless action amid extraordinary circumstances reveal the humanness of heroism. Teaching this […]
29 Oct
1:30 pm - 2:45 pm
Hunt Union
108 Ravine Pkwy, Oneonta, NY 13820
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SOB Sisters Fall Gathering

510 East 11th Street, Manhattan (bet. Avenue A & Avenue B) Jessica Grose will talk about her December book SCREAMING ON THE INSIDE! Jessica DuLong will offer insight into trauma reporting! Elissa Bassist will read from her soon-to-publish memoir HYSTERICAL! Adrienne Green will speak about her work at the New York Times Magazine! Celia Gorman will talk about what she’s looking for at WebMD! 
17 Oct
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
11th Street Bar
510 East 11th Street between Avenue A & Avenue B
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September 2022
Saved at the Seawall Book Cover

Seaport Museum Book Club September Pick

Join the South Street Seaport Museum for a maritime-themed book club that meets monthly! Saved at the Seawall is the definitive history of the largest ever waterborne evacuation. Jessica DuLong reveals the dramatic story of how the New York Harbor maritime community heroically delivered stranded commuters, residents, and visitors out of harm’s way. Even before […]
26 Sep
5:30 pm
McNally Jackson - Seaport
4 Fulton Street, New York, NY 10038
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