The Humanities Research Institute hosted its Spring Symposium at the Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts on Tuesday, April 17. This year's theme, "The Elephant in the Room: Making Space for Animals in Our Research and Teaching,” explored the use and depictions of animals in history, literature, art and society. Keri Cronin, Associate Professor in the Department of Visual Arts, delivered her paper on “Surveillance or Sanctuary?: The Power and Potential of Live Cams for Humane Education.” Visit the Brock University Faculty of Humanities Twitter page for live tweets from the event.