Stacey R. Johnson Humanities Speakers Series
Event Details
What: Stacey R. Johnson Humanities Speakers Series featuring Dr. Abu Sarah
When: Thursday, Oct. 29
Times: 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Where: Northwest Vista College Palmetto Center for the Arts
Cost: Free and open to the public
“Uncover the Science Behind Political Violence”
Behavioral Historian Dr. Abu Sarah to Speak at Northwest Vista College
SAN ANTONIO - Northwest Vista College announces the Fall 2026 Stacey R. Johnson Humanities Speakers Series, featuring behavioral historian Christiane-Marie Abu Sarah, Ph.D., on Thursday, Oct. 29, at the Palmetto Center for the Arts Theatre. Abu Sarah will discuss her research titled “How do daily habits cause individuals to commit acts of political violence?”
During her presentation, she will uncover the science behind political violence, offer insights into how severe societal division develops, and share actionable strategies individuals can use to interrupt destructive habits and prevent conflict.
Two sessions will be offered on Thursday, Oct. 29:
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11 a.m. - Student-centered
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6:30 p.m. - Public
Both events are free and open to the public and the campus community.
For questions regarding events on this page, please contact:
Craig Coroneos at CCoroneos@alamo.edu
Dr. Stacey R. Johnson has dedicated more than 40 years to higher education to empower students for success. She has served as interim vice president for Academic Success at Northwest Vista College and helped launch NVC’s first baccalaureate degree. Prior to NVC, she was a president at Valencia College in Florida. She has deep roots in San Antonio and worked at Palo Alto College in many leadership roles. An Olympian in fencing, she founded “Dreams for Youth” of the San Antonio Sports Foundation and was inducted into the San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame and the Institute for International Sport.