Upcoming Events

Sept
25

"Reading the University: A Three-Part Book Club on Academic Freedom, Democracy, and the Purpose of Higher Education"

What is a university for? What is academic freedom? Why do universities matter to democratic life? All are invited to answer these questions together through a shared reading of Lee C. Bollinger's University: A Reckoning.

Introduction and Chapter 1: The purpose of the university. Knowledge, inquiry, and public life. What students should be able to expect from a university education.

TLPDC 153 or on Zoom. 

Registration is encouraged but not required. If you register and commit to attending all three sessions, you can be entered to win a free copy of University: A Reckoning. Winners will be selected at random. 

Register here.

Oct
23

"Reading the University: A Three-Part Book Club on Academic Freedom, Democracy, and the Purpose of Higher Education"

Chapter 2: Academic freedom and the First Amendment. Freedom of speech,  freeom of inquiry, and the freedom to teach and learn. Disagreement, discomfort, and censorship.  

TLPDC 153 or on Zoom. 

Registration is encouraged but not required. If you register and commit to attending all three sessions, you can be entered to win a free copy of University: A Reckoning. Winners will be selected at random. 

Register here.

Nov
20

"Reading the University: A Three-Part Book Club on Academic Freedom, Democracy, and the Purpose of Higher Education"

Chapter 3 & Conclusion: Universities as democratic institutions. Knowledge, citizenship, and public accountability. Defending the university in times of political pressure.

TLPDC 153 or on Zoom. 

Registration is encouraged but not required. If you register and commit to attending all three sessions, you can be entered to win a free copy of University: A Reckoning. Winners will be selected at random. 

Register here.