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Common Ground - The Center for Practical Ethics

Lectures: Join us for an exploratory conversation on public statements and political neutrality at public institutions. Can we find common ground?

Wed
15
Nov
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Nov. 15, 2023
Overby Auditorium 147, Farley Hall, Oxford Campus
Open to the public

Our panelists will discuss whether and under what circumstances academic institutions like Ole Miss should release public statements on current political issues vs when they should remain officially neutral.

Our panel includes:

- Steven Skultety, Prof. of Philosophy and Director of the Declaration of Independence Center

- John Anderson, Dean of Missisippi College School of Law

- Kristen Shahverdian, Senior Manager, Free Expression & Education, PEN America

For assistance related to a disability, contact Nathan Oakes: neoakes@olemiss.edu | 662-523-9001

Event posted by: neoakes@olemiss.edu

Sponsored by: PEN America, Center for Community Engagement, Declaration of Independence Center