Monday, 11 Sep 2023
Ted Bundy and the Unsolved Murder Epidemic
Dr. Matt DeLisi revisits the life and crimes of Ted Bundy in his new book, Ted Bundy and the Unsolved Murder Epidemic, which seeks to reconcile the contradictions and controversies about Bundy's life that underscore the broader U.S. unsolved murder problem, estimated between 250,000 to 350,000 open, unresolved, or cold cases. Matt DeLisi is Professor and Coordinator of Criminal Justice Studies and Faculty Affiliate of the Center for the...
Tuesday, 12 Sep 2023
Women, Power, and Rape Culture: The Politics and Policy of Underrepresentation
Bonnie Stabile is Associate Dean for Student and Academic Affairs and Associate Professor in the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University, where she also founded and directs the Gender and Policy (GAP) Center. Her book, Women, Power and Rape Culture: The Politics and Policy of Underrepresentation, was published by Praeger in September 2022.
Thursday, 14 Sep 2023
Study Abroad Fair
A one-stop shop to learn about adventures abroad -- interning, studying and volunteering opportunities, ranging from one week to one year. Representatives from the United States Postal Service will be on hand to process US passport applications.
Poetry and Conflict Resolution
Poet and theologian, Padraig O Tuama's work centers around themes of language, power, conflict and religion. Working fluently on the page and with groups of people, Padraig is a skilled speaker, teacher and group worker. His work has won acclaim in circles of poetry, politics, religion, psychotherapy and conflict analysis. In this lecture, he will explore conflict resolution through the lens of contemporary poetry.
Friday, 15 Sep 2023
Why They Come
This talk will explore why immigrants are crossing our southern border. Contrary to popular belief, it is not in search of a better life or to take advantage of U.S. generosity. This immigration crisis is a product of foreign colonialist policies which began in the 1840s. Dr. Miguel De La Torre serves as professor of Social Ethics and Latinx Studies at the Iliff School of Theology in Denver, Colorado.