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Democracy in a Hotter Time | David Orr

Cultural & Special Programs April 25, 2019

David W. Orr is an internationally recognized leader in the field of sustainability and environmental education. He is the Paul Sears Distinguished Professor of Environmental Studies & Politics, Emeritus of Oberlin College and served as “Counselor to the President” of Oberlin College for ten years. Dr. Orr is the author of eight books, including Dangerous […]

Congress to Campus

Teaching & Learning Technologies March 8, 2019

Two former members of Congress reflect on their careers in public service, experiences working in Congress and thoughts on the current state of our political institutions. Glenn English (D-OK) Glenn English was elected to 10 consecutive terms in the United States House of Representatives beginning in 1974. He represented Oklahoma’s Sixth Congressional District and served […]

What’s Happened Over the Summer? | A panel discussion

Center for the Study of Religion, Culture, & Society September 1, 2017

Panelists include Drs. Jeffrey Pugh (Religious Studies), Megan Squire (Computer Science), and Tony Crider (Physics) as well as journalist and Elon alumna Jasmine Turner ’15. News clip compilation credit: Paul Leblanc (Elon student) Sponsored by the Center for the Study of Religion, Culture, and Society (CSRCS) and the Council on Civic Engagement. (151)

How Do You See Me? | Jessica Carew

Teaching & Learning Technologies March 16, 2016

Black women running for political office are largely aware of how people view them in terms of their abilities, interests, and policy goals. This knowledge often leads these candidates to work to combat detrimental stereotypic views as they attempt to win electoral contests. In spite of candidates’ general recognition of these viewpoints, very little empirical […]

Deeply Divided America: Racial Politics and Social Movements in the Post-War Era | Doug McAdam

Teaching & Learning Technologies October 31, 2014

Professor Doug McAdam of Stanford University visited Elon to discuss “Deeply Divided: Racial Politics and Social Movements in Post-War America,” his new book co-authored with Karolina Kloos. Sponsored by the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, the Department of Political Science and Policy Studies, The Turnage Family Faculty Innovation and Creativity Fund for the Study of […]