Post by account_disabled on Nov 13, 2017 9:00:34 GMT -5
The University Forum on Current Issues series is designed to engage the Pitt community in respectful and civil discussions about today’s most vital issues. Under the leadership of the Office of the Provost, each forum aims to incorporate a broad set of perspectives that will allow for a deeper understanding of challenging current affairs.
Upcoming Forums
American Memorials in the 21st Century: A Monumental Mess?
Monday, November 20, 2017
Posvar Hall Provost Suites (Rooms 2500-2700)
3:45 – 5:00 PM
Can we reinterpret monuments … or do they speak for themselves? Are they an opportunity for learning about the past or enduring reminders of repression and hate? Join our panel of experts as they discuss controversy over public monuments and memorials. This program is open to the public.
Moderator:
Deane Root, Professor and Chair of the Department of Music
Panelists:
Laurence Glasco, Associate Professor of History and Co-Author of Legacy in Bricks and Mortar: African-American Landmarks in Allegheny County
Andrew Masich, President & CEO, Senator John Heinz History Center
Kirk Savage, Professor of Art History and Architecture and Author of Monument Wars
Christel Temple, Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Africana Studies
Past Forums
Hate Crimes and Their Prosecution in the United States Today
Monday, September 18, 2017
Hosted by the School of Law
Following the events in Charlottesville, it has become tragically clear that hate groups are on the rise, and hate crimes have become more prevalent in the United States. What are the causes of this? Can anything be done to stop it? And what are the limits posed in resisting organized hate groups and those who promote violence against and hatred of others, given the constitutional protections of free speech and freedom of association that extend to all of us? Our panel of experts include a sociologist, a law professor, an acting US Attorney, and a representative of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights organization. Join us on Constitution Day 2017 for a rich discussion on these important matters.
For more you can check
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Upcoming Forums
American Memorials in the 21st Century: A Monumental Mess?
Monday, November 20, 2017
Posvar Hall Provost Suites (Rooms 2500-2700)
3:45 – 5:00 PM
Can we reinterpret monuments … or do they speak for themselves? Are they an opportunity for learning about the past or enduring reminders of repression and hate? Join our panel of experts as they discuss controversy over public monuments and memorials. This program is open to the public.
Moderator:
Deane Root, Professor and Chair of the Department of Music
Panelists:
Laurence Glasco, Associate Professor of History and Co-Author of Legacy in Bricks and Mortar: African-American Landmarks in Allegheny County
Andrew Masich, President & CEO, Senator John Heinz History Center
Kirk Savage, Professor of Art History and Architecture and Author of Monument Wars
Christel Temple, Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Africana Studies
Past Forums
Hate Crimes and Their Prosecution in the United States Today
Monday, September 18, 2017
Hosted by the School of Law
Following the events in Charlottesville, it has become tragically clear that hate groups are on the rise, and hate crimes have become more prevalent in the United States. What are the causes of this? Can anything be done to stop it? And what are the limits posed in resisting organized hate groups and those who promote violence against and hatred of others, given the constitutional protections of free speech and freedom of association that extend to all of us? Our panel of experts include a sociologist, a law professor, an acting US Attorney, and a representative of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights organization. Join us on Constitution Day 2017 for a rich discussion on these important matters.
For more you can check
whiteboard animation