SLC, Navesink Rooms Parking Lot 7 to the Student Life Center MAP Imagining the World We Want: An Artist Conversation John Dias, Former Artistic Director, Tow River Theater Before we examine the practical work of defending democracy, we begin with the imagination that makes democracy possible. Structured as an open conversation with Angela Kariotis, John […]

SLC, Navesink Rooms Parking Lot 7 to the Student Life Center MAP Laura McCullough, English Creativity and the arts help shape the emotional and imaginative capacities necessary for democratic life. In a time of deep polarization, when we are encouraged toward certainty, reaction, and division, this talk asks what happens when we lose the practices […]

Christian Perez, Political Science and Transfer Pathways A session so relevant, we're presenting it again. In an age defined by misinformation and division, conspiracy theories have eroded public trust and weakened our shared democratic values. This presentation examines how conspiracy narratives take root, spread, and ultimately corrode civic dialogue and faith in democratic institutions. Drawing […]

SLC, Twin Lights 1 and 2 Parking Lot 7 to the Student Life Center MAP Democracy doesn't happen on its own - it depends on informed, engaged citizens. Join members of the League of Women Voters to learn about their nonpartisan work to empower voters, strengthen civic participation, and protect the democratic process. Through conversation […]

SLC, Twin Lights 1 and 2 Parking Lot 7 to the Student Life Center MAP Beth Boylan Psychology, Elizabeth Kruijssen EOF, Kenneth McGee Event production What happens when we gather with others to participate in a live musical performance? We experience a sense of belonging that Maslow deemed essential for psychological health and engage in […]

SLC, Twin Lights 1 and 2 Parking Lot 7 to the Student Life Center MAP Student Life and Activities, SOL student club, student Anthony Jimenez, and Ashley Zampogna-Krug, History Democracy requires both conversation and active listening. It depends on negotiation, empathy, and the ability of people from diverse backgrounds and experiences to find common ground. […]

SLC, Twin Lights 1 and 2 Parking Lot 7 to the Student Life Center MAP Jenny Santa Maria, Teaching artist Celebrate the diversity and creativity that have shaped the American art story. We'll explore how each artist's experiences and challenges informed their creative voice - from Georgia O'Keeffe's meditative connection to the natural world, to […]

SLC Parking Lot 7 to the Student Life Center MAP Combining magic realism with traditional documentary techniques, this award-winning film Among Neighbors explores the murder of five Holocaust Survivors after the war and examines love, betrayal, resilience, and courage, as it simultaneously questions the price of silence and the rewriting of history. -This screening features […]