Dear Confluencenter Community,
The Confluencenter for Creative Inquiry serves as a space where ideas, creativity, research, and community come together. As the University of Arizona’s premier center for the arts, humanities, and social sciences, we are committed to supporting interdisciplinary collaboration and public engagement that connects the university with communities across Arizona and the world. Through public programs, storytelling initiatives, research projects, student opportunities, and partnerships with artists, scholars, and community organizations, we strive to foster dialogue, creativity, and a deeper understanding of the world around us.
This past year has been filled with inspiring conversations, meaningful collaborations, and innovative work that reflects the strength and diversity of our community. From supporting faculty and student research to convening public dialogues and expanding initiatives, the Confluencenter continues to grow as a hub for creative inquiry and community engagement. As we celebrate our 15th year, we are especially honored that the Confluencenter was recently reauthorized again by the University of Arizona, reaffirming the importance of our mission and the impact of this work across campus and beyond. This milestone would not have been possible without the support, advocacy, and collaboration of our campus colleagues, community partners, supporters, and friends. At the heart of this work is the building of relationships grounded in trust, care, reciprocity, and shared responsibility to one another. In many ways, this reflects an understanding of community, recognizing that our work is sustained not only through institutional partnerships, but through the relationships we nurture and the collective commitment we hold for one another and the communities we serve. I am deeply grateful to our dedicated team, campus collaborators, community partners, and supporters whose passion and commitment continue to make this work possible.
On behalf of the Confluencenter team, thank you for being part of our community. Whether you attend an event, collaborate with us, support our initiatives, or engage with our work from afar, your involvement helps sustain and strengthen our mission. I encourage you to stay connected with us through our newsletter, social media, and exploring our programs and initiatives throughout our website. We look forward to continuing this work together and welcoming you to future events and conversation at the Confluencenter for Creative Inquiry.
Sincerely,
Dr. Javier Duran
Director, Confluencenter for Creative Inquiry
Professor of Latin American and Border Studies
University of Arizona