2023 Symposium on Democracy Agenda

Justice and Democracy are ideals which are both fundamental to our society and deeply interrelated. The 2023 Symposium on Democracy will explore the connections between these ideals, and the challenges we face as a community in realizing them through open conversations, round table discussions, talks, workshops and other activities which bring us together in engaged, collaborative civil discourse.

 

February 22, 2023
Symposium on Democracy: Democracy & Justice

10:00 – 11:00	Welcome Keynote “Soul of a Citizen”  Speaker Paul Loeb Location: Olin Theater
11:00 – 11:15	Break
BREAKOUT 1 11:15 – 12:30	Sports, Ethics & Society Location: Burnett 109	Black Unicorn Project: Libraries & Social Justice Location: Walker Room	Roundtable: Religion and Violence Location: Burnett 102	Panel: Abortion & Reproductive Healthcare Access Location: Burnett 103
12:30 – 2:10	LUNCH
BREAKOUT 2 2:15 – 3:25	Progress House at W&J Location: Burnett 109	CCJ Teach-In: The Fossil Fuel Industry & Democracy in Western PA Location: Burnett 203	Sportswashing Location: Burnett 213	Expanding the Narrative: Black Figures of Washington Abolition History Location: Walker Room	‘Zine Makin’ Workshop Location: Olin 220
3:25 – 3:40	Break
BREAKOUT 3 3:40 – 4:50	Open Dialog: BSU Conversation Series Location: Burnett 103	Supporting International Democracy: Fulbright & Peace Corps Location: Burnett 109	Navigating Social Structures around Poverty Location: Burnett 203	The Red & Black: Journalism, Media Literacy & Democratic Citizenship Location: Burnett 213	Promoting Democratic Accountability in Politics & Society Location: Burnett 102
4:50 – 5:30	Break
5:30 – 6:30	Closing Keynote Country First: Defending Democracy and Defeating Toxic Tribalism Speaker: Rep. Adam Kinzinger Location: James David Ross Family Recreation Center

 

 

This event is for members of the Washington & Jefferson College community. Campus ID may be requested to enter.