Thursday, 07 Feb 2019
Lecture: Left, Right and Liberalism in Public Life
David T. Koyzis, a Fellow in Politics at the St. George's Centre for Biblical and Public Theology, will discuss how the labels "left" and "right" mask the dominance of liberal individualism, contributing to political polarization.
Lecture: The Science of Flirting
Jeffrey Hall is an associate professor of communication studies at the University of Kansas and an expert on flirting and communication in romantic relationships.
Monday, 11 Feb 2019
Lecture: Chicano Activism and Immigration
Jimmy Patino is an assistant professor of Chicano & Latino Studies at the University of Minnesota.
Monday, 25 Feb 2019
Lecture: Youth and the First Amendment
"Stand Up! Speak Up! Youth and the First Amendment." Mary Beth Tinker and John Tinker will discuss the significance of their historic Supreme Court case, especially in the current political climate. Mark Stringer, ACLU of Iowa Director, will moderate.
Tuesday, 26 Feb 2019
Lecture: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk Racism
"White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk Racism," Robin DiAngelo, author of "White Fragility" and "Is Everyone Really Equal." DiAngelo has had a profound influence on the national discourse on race. She is affiliate faculty at the University of Washington College of Education. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Wednesday, 27 Feb 2019
Keynote: Body Image and Eating Disorder Awareness Week
"But You Don't Look Like You Have an Eating Disorder, and Other Avoidable Barriers to Recovery," Sarah Thompson, a writer, eating disorder recovery coach and consultant, will share stories from their own recovery after having an eating disorder for 18 years.