November 9, 2023 @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Melissa Murray To Deliver Samuel J. Konefsky Memorial Lecture: “Dobbs, Democracy, and Distrust” Library, Room 150, Woody Tanger Auditorium Melissa Murray will deliver the Samuel J. Konefsky Memorial Lecture, titled "Dobbs, Democracy and Distrust" On November 9.
November 14, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:15 pm New Books by Brooklyn College Faculty Series: Sylvester’s Letter—Collaboration and Creative Process in Picture Books Library, Room 411, Samuel and Bernice Gottlieb Room A celebration of the publication of Assistant Professor Matthew Burgess' latest book, Sylvester's Letter.
November 30, 2023 @ 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm Defending the Humanities: A Conversation With Hess Scholars Paul Ortiz and Barbara Smith Library, Room 150, Woody Tanger Auditorium We bring together two Hess Scholars to discuss current attacks on the humanities.
February 26 @ 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm Moral Obligations in a World Afraid of Refugees: Philosophy of Immigration Series, Part I Online A discussion on the ethics of immigration, especially as it pertains to refugees.
February 27 @ 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm Defining Immigration, Empire, Race, and Slavery Online An exploration of the interconnections between race, empire, slavery and immigration.
February 29 @ 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm Why Medieval Thinkers Are Relevant to 2024: New Books by BC Faculty Series Online A discussion of the contemporary relevance of medieval thinkers.
March 6 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Abortion Beyond the Law Ingersoll Hall Extension, Room 227 Women's Center Celebration of Sociology Professor Naomi Braine's recent book, "Abortion Beyond the Law."
March 13 @ 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm When We Decide: Plural Agency, Voluntariness, and Migrant Choice: Philosophy of Immigration Series, Part II Online A discussion of voluntariness in migration.
March 18 @ 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm The Future of New York City: Who Decides? Online What role can people play in shaping the future of their neighborhood and the broader city?
March 21 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Writing About Nazis…for Children?! A Discussion of “Max in the House of Spies,” With Author Adam Gidwitz, Professor Steven Remy, and Provost April Bedford Library, Room 150, Woody Tanger Auditorium A discussion with author Adam Gidwitz, Professor of History Steven Remy, and Provost April Bedford.
