Description: On March 8, Lisa Fitzhugh, founder of Seattle-based Arts Corps and a creativity catalyst within organizations, will present as part of the 2012-2013 Arts Symposium Series. Fitzhugh will present on the topic "The Arts, Creativity and Learning: Integrating the Innate Habits Required for Art-Making into Learning for Transformation" from 10 a.m. to noon in Biemesderfer Concert Hall at the Winter Visual and Performing Arts Center.

Fitzhugh will offer an expanded view on how creativity emerges, what sties it and what role it can play in our growth, evolution and health as individuals and as organizations in any sector. What we now know about our brains becomes an essential study for anyone looking to enrich arts learning and creative practice, and expand its relevance.

The purpose of the of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences' Arts Symposium Series is to expand and deepen the discussion of the role and potential of the arts in our community. Each symposium includes a key presenter to introduce the theme, followed by a question and answer session and a panel discussion. Panelists will be representatives from the regional arts community, as well as students, alumni and faculty.

Ticket Information: This event is free and open to the public; however, tickets are required. Tickets may be reserved online, at MUTicketsOnline.com, at the Student Memorial Center Ticket Office (Room 103), by calling the Ticket Office at 717-872-3811 or at the Ware Center Box Office (42 N. Prince St., Lancaster). Ticket Offices are open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.