When: November 14, 2024 | 4:00 pM – 6:00 PM

Where: Umrath Lounge

*Note Location Change*

Join us for a compelling book talk with Dr. Jonathan M. Metzl, Frederick B. Rentschler II Professor of Sociology and Psychiatry, the director of the Department of Medicine, Health, and Society, at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, and gun policy scholar, as he delves into his thought-provoking new book, What We’ve Become: Living and Dying in a Country of Arms

In this powerful exploration, Dr. Metzl confronts the complexities of gun violence and public health, catalyzed by the tragic 2018 Waffle House shooting in Nashville. Through his experience and research, he challenges the conventional narratives surrounding gun reform and uncovers the deep-seated national conflicts that shape our understanding of safety and freedom.

Dr. Metzl will discuss his journey from advocating for commonsense gun reform to grappling with the limitations of biomedical frameworks in addressing the realities of American gun politics. This event promises a deep dive into the societal fractures that influence mass shootings and the urgent need for alliance-building, racial reckoning, and political engagement.

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with Dr. Metzl and explore the pressing issues that lie at the heart of our national discourse. 

Event Timeline

4:00 pm Book Talk
Reception to follow

Books available for order from Left Bank Books:https://www.left-bank.com/book/9781324050254

Parking

The Danforth University Center (DUC) Parking Garage is closest to Umrath Lounge.  Located off of Forsyth Blvd, it can be accessed by turning north onto Wallace Drive from Forsyth. The Millbrook Parking Garage is also a short walk to Umrath Lounge and may have more availability for Friday conference sessions.  It is located off of Forest Park Parkway and accessed by turning south onto Throop Drive.

Please click the link for additional parking information: Maps, Directions, and Parking