The university’s Civic Discourse Series –- designed to provide dialogue around current issues –- will return for the spring semester with a discussion on climate change and the environment from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13, in 114 Marano Campus Center.
The discussion will feature faculty panelists Lisa Glidden (Politics), Matthew McLesky (Sociology), JR Slosson (Atmospheric and Geological Studies) and Jarrod Hadadorn (Cinema and Screen Studies).
For those unable to attend in person, the discussion will be available via Zoom.
Future editions will include:
- Thursday, March 6, 3:30 to 5 p.m.
U.S. Foreign Policy
Participants: Eve Benavides (Sociology) David Andrews (Economics), Eric Blanchard (Politics) - Wednesday April 2, 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Education and College Costs
Participants: Peter Ghazarian (Educational Administration), Lyn Blanchfield (History), Rod Andrews (Financial Aid) - Thursday, April 17, 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Health Care
Participants: Minjung Seo (Health Promotion and Wellness), Michele Thornton (Management and Marketing), Mamta Saxena (Human Development), Jennifer Hites-Thomas (Sociology)
The events underscore the university’s commitment to civil discourse and civic engagement, promoting the exchange of ideas and search for the truth.
Persons with disabilities seeking accommodations to attend these events should contact the Provost's Office at 315-312-2290 in advance.