Register now for Dialogue and Difference!
“Dialogue and Difference: A New Understanding” is a year-long initiative which will engage our Kent State community and advance our core values of freedom of expression, respect and kindness in all we do.
The Division of People, Culture and Belonging is partnering with the School of Peace and Conflict Studies and the Division of Student Life to deliver this series of educational programs that features diverse perspectives and aims to help us better understand each other.
Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to register for these upcoming events.
Roles & Rights: Understanding Academic Freedom & Freedom of Expression
TODAY at 3:30 p.m.
Governance Chambers, Kent Student Center
Featuring:
Tracy Laux, senior lecturer of Mathematical Sciences & chair of Faculty Senate
Amy Reynolds, Ph.D., dean of the College of Communication and Information
Deborah Smith, Ph.D., professor of Philosophy & president, Kent State Chapter of American Association of University Professors, Tenure Track Unit
Navigating the Impact on Cultural and Religious Identity in a Time of Conflict
March 12, 4 p.m.
Virtual
Featuring:
Rick Feinberg, Ph.D., professor emeritus of Anthropology
Chaya Kessler, director of the Jewish Studies Program and senior lecturer of Hebrew
Babacar M’Baye, Ph.D., professor and chair of the Department of English
Lydia Rose, Ph.D., associate professor of sociology
Understanding and Combatting Antisemitism
March 19, 12:30 p.m.
Virtual
Featuring Rabbi Michael Ross, Senior Jewish Education, Kent Hillel
Understanding and Combatting Islamophobia
March 19, 4 p.m.
Virtual
Featuring Lydia Rose, Ph.D., associate professor of Sociology
We look forward to having you join us!