Location: Burnett 109   Fair play, performance-enhancing drugs, gender equity, and the impact of sports on communities and individuals have been hot topics in our society for decades. This breakout session will explore the role of sports in shaping societal values and norms and the ethical responsibilities of athletes, coaches, and organizations. Led by Megan…

Location: Walker Room, Library   The importance of preserving, and making accessible, archive material around historically marginalized perspectives and voices is often overlooked. It is a crucial tool, however, in understanding our history and promoting social justice and equity. The session will present the research findings Expanding the Narrative: Black Figures of Washington Abolition History…

Location: Burnett 203   The Center for Coalfield Justice's “teach-in” workshop will focus on the role of money and lobbying influence on politics in Pennsylvania. The session is hosted by the Center for Coalfield Justice, a local organization that works to promote social and environmental justice for communities affected by the coal industry. Students will…

Location: Burnett 213   From the Qatar World Cup to the LIV Golf Tour, international sports events play an important but increasingly controversial role in society and public image and reputation management. While sports hold a generally positive image, they can be used as a distraction or deflection from severe wrongdoings by states, organizations and…

Location: Olin 220   A zine (pronounced zeen) is a DIY booklet, often created by physically cutting and gluing text and images together. Kind of like a magazine but with a twist. This workshop will give you the tools to express your voice and interests through a zine. Led by Carolina Alamilla.   This session…

Location: Burnett 109   The Progress House at Washington & Jefferson College is a themed college living community that embraces progress and social change. This session will explore the experience of current members of the Progress House community, what is different and distinctive about this radically inclusive community, and how they are engaging in discussions…

Location: Burnett 102   American democracy is in a perilous time: political violence is increasing, politicians are using or unwilling to condemn antidemocratic rhetoric, and it seems like ordinary Americans cannot even agree on what is true and what is false. Are there ways to strengthen democratic accountability both for our politicians and among ourselves?…

Location: Burnett 213   This breakout session aims to discuss the role of journalism and media literacy in fostering democratic citizenship. It will cover the vital importance of a free and independent press in fostering democracy, the role of media literacy in helping citizens critically evaluate information and participate in informed decision-making, the challenges facing…

Location: Burnett 103   Join members of the Black Student Union for a special addition to our Annual Black History Month Discussion Series. Keeping with the symposiums theme of “Justice” we will be facilitating an open dialogue between BSU members and attendees to discuss the impact of some justice practices on black college students. * Raffle…

Location: Burnett 109   The breakout session will explore the goals and objectives of Fulbright and Peace Corps in promoting democracy and civic engagement internationally, the ways in which Fulbright and Peace Corps programs support the development of democratic institutions and civil society, and the challenges and successes of working on democracy promotion abroad. It…

Location: Burnett 203   In order for our community to end poverty, we must understand the struggles of those living in poverty. How did they get there? Why can’t they escape? In this workshop, we’ll explore the causes of poverty, compare/contrast generational and situational poverty, and examine case studies of real-life situations families in our…