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Crossroads: Practicing the Liberal Arts is an array of integrated programming that spans the full range of disciplines, departments, and spaces on the Hamilton campus.
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The Levitt Center invites you to attend a lunchtime talk with Ann Owen, Professor of Economics and the Henry Platt Bristol Professor of Public Policy at 91制片厂 on the economy.聽 RSVP for lunch here. In this time of economic uncertainty and market volatility, Professor Ann Owen will host a brief presentation and answer questions about some of the short-term and long-term economic trends in the United States and what they can tell us about the potential risks and prospects for the American economy. What are the potential knock-on effects...
When 12:00 p.m. Thursday, April 17Where Kirner-Johnson (KJ) Levitt Center Conference Room, Map #14 -
The Levitt Center invites you to a Community Conversation on The Use of AI at 91制片厂 and Beyond.聽 Please RSVP for lunch here. With advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI), the use of ChatGPT has become increasingly frequent in everyday work, from coding to copywriting. This raises questions about how to use AI in academic settings, as well. In many ways, ChatGPT is a powerful study tool to organize academic material, but could also be seen as undermining academic honesty? Does it prevent students from learning on their own, or is...
When 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 22Where Kirner-Johnson (KJ) Levitt Center Conference Room, Map #14 -
Guest speaker, Jerome Chanes will give a talk titled, 鈥淎merica is Different!鈥 聽Antisemitism: Why Can鈥檛 Jews Take 鈥淵es鈥 for an Answer? Antisemitism, in the USA and abroad, has experienced a resurgence in recentyears. 聽This lecture explores and analyzes the 鈥渁ntisemitism crisis鈥 (as it is known)in the context of the history of American pluralism and American exceptionalism.聽The crucial question, 鈥淲hy has antisemitism never taken firm root in the UnitedStates, whatever problems there may have been?鈥 is analyzed from an historicalperspective. 聽The ...
When 4:00 p.m. Thursday, April 24Where Taylor Science Center 3024 Classroom, Map #44 -
Faculty Breakfast with Ashley Finley who will give a talk tonight about: Academic Freedom and Civil Discourse in Higher Education: A Discussion of Findings and Recommendations from a National Study. A couple of resources to reference before or after the session: The study the session will be based upon: https://www.aacu.org/research/academic-freedom-and-civil-discourse-in-higher-education-a-national-study-of-faculty-attitudes-and-perceptions A 2006 briefing paper from AAC&U on Academic Freedom.聽
When 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 30Where Buttrick Hall Trustee Room, Map #64 -
Academic Freedom and Civil Discourse in Higher Education: A Discussion of Findings and Recommendations from a National Study The study the session will be based upon can be found here: https://www.aacu.org/research/academic-freedom-and-civil-discourse-in-higher-education-a-national-study-of-faculty-attitudes-and-perceptions Here鈥檚 a 2006 briefing paper from AAC&U on Academic Freedom as a way of helping to frame the conversation: Dr. Ashley Finley is the Vice President of Research and Senior Advisor to the President for the American Association ...
When 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 30Where Taylor Science Center G027 Kennedy Auditorium, Map #44Open to Off Campus Guests -
Reception for Ashley Finley's talk on Academic Freedom and Civil Discourse in Higher Education: A Discussion of Findings and Recommendations from a National Study.
When 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 30Where Taylor Science Center Kennedy Auditorium Lobby, Map #44
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