Conversations on Social Issues spring schedule
Each quarter, the Seattle Central College library gathers experts on a variety of subjects to host hour-long presentations are sure to inspire your usual lunchtime routine. This spring, learn more about a variety of topics including the nuances of higher education, urban growth and veterans.
Join Conversations on Social Issues from 12 to 1p.m. in Library Room A for the following topics and dates:
“Dumbing Us Down: Does the U.S. Education System Kill Student Creativity?” with Khaled Alhomwi and a student panel
April 14
“Change the World One Meal at a Time! The Connection Between Climate and Food,” with Lynn Fitz-Hugh,
350seattle.org founder and Food and Climate facilitator
April 21
“Soul of a Citizen: Making a Difference in Challenging Times,” with Paul Loeb, author and social activist
April 28
“Able-Bodied Privilege: Check Yourself,” with Anna Ewing, Seattle Central student and Disability Support Services Staff
May 5
“See the World You Want to Live in; You Can Make It Happen!” with Nick Licata, Seattle City Councilmember
May 12
“Ordinary Soldiers: stories from veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan,” with Jeb Wyman, English instructor
May 19
“Stuck in a Jam: Traffic, City Growth and Inequality,” with Mahim Lakhani and Luv Sharma
May 26
“Adult Safe Sex: A Conversation about PrEP,” with Aaron Ness, Seattle Central student and member of Lifelong (formerly AIDS Alliance)
June 6
“National Conference on Race and Ethnicity in Higher Education (NCORE),” with Faculty Roundtable
June 9