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…

Location: BURNETT 203    Within this Break-Out Session, we will be touching on an extremely important and relevant topic: the way our legal systems at the local, state, and federal levels interpret and act upon the law. The discussion will be led by Braeden Crousey as a neutral mediator and will include presentations by Mr. Bock…

Location: OLIN Theatre    An exploration of film as a unique expression of self, what it says about us as a society (particularly looking at the values in popular American films), and how censorship can affect film, thwarting self-expression.    This session Film in Democracy is offered as one of five concurrent breakout sessions. Learn…

Location: BURNETT 109    Public education in the Unites States is currently under heavy political pressure and attack. In Europe, countries came together in 2008 to create a student bill of rights to defend education from such pressures. This has shown to be an effective method of resistance, and we wonder if the United States could, or…

Location: BURNETT 114 (Yost Auditorium)   In this session, we delve into the intricate intersection of technology, democracy, and civic engagement, exploring the transformative effects of the digital age on our political landscape. The advent of social media and digital platforms has revolutionized the way we consume and engage with information, significantly shaping political opinions and…

Location: BURNETT 103    The recent Supreme Court decision in the case of Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard will significantly college admissions. With alumni participants and current students, this session with discuss affirmative action, the Supreme Court case, and how college admissions have changed over the years. The Black Student Union will facilitate an open dialogue to discuss…