Friday, November 15, 2013
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Friday, November 15, 2013
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Sean Decatur answers the question of whether or not there is a future for liberal arts education with a definitive yes. He says most employers are more concerned with critical thinking and communication skills than with what someone's undergraduate major was, and that those are things that Kenyon imparts. President Decatur also discusses student loan debt, saying while it is...
Thursday, February 23, 2023, 11:30 a.m.
Choice Matters: What the Evolving Political Landscape Means for Gen Z
With the political landscape of the United States is ever evolving, Gen Z is finding themselves asking, “What’s next?” Rank choice voting, the possibility of a true third-party contender, changing voting habits, more diverse ballots and more are issues now front-and-center...
Friday, February 17, 2023, 11:30 a.m.
Advancing Racial Equity Through the Power of Black Giving
Black philanthropy is ever present, vibrant, and is deeper than just charitable acts of kindness or dollars. In 2019, The Soul of Philanthropy Cleveland (TSOPCLE) vividly displayed the power of African American philanthropy, and centered Cleveland’s Black community in a...
Wednesday, February 15, 2023, 11:30 a.m.
Lenore Anderson has built her career on reforming criminal justice, both in her previous position as chief of policy in the San Francisco District Attorney's Office and in her current role as co-founder and president of Alliance for Safety and...
Science, Technology & Innovation
Friday, February 10, 2023, 11:30 a.m.
Our First Scientists: The Power of Native American Representation in STEM Fields
Native Americans are these land's first scientists and innovators. In fact, more than fifty present-day medications used across the globe have been developed using traditional Native medicines. And Indigenous teachings continue to fuel innovative solutions to modern-day issues. From designing...
Friday, February 03, 2023, 11:30 a.m.
When McKinsey Comes to Town: The Hidden Influence of the World's Most Powerful Consulting Firm
What if you could pull back the curtain on the world's most powerful consulting firm? In their new book, When McKinsey Comes to Town, two investigative reporters for The New York Times take a close look at McKinsey & Company,...
Wednesday, February 01, 2023, 7:30 p.m.
Happy Dog Takes On Everlasting Plastics
Every other year, the U.S. State Department hosts an open call for applicants to curate an exhibition to be presented at the U.S. Pavilion at the Venice Biennale Archittetura. It's a competitive process, featuring as many as 75 countries, and...
Friday, January 27, 2023, 11:30 a.m.
Lessons from South Africa: Moving Past Polarization and Intense Division in America
At a time when America is facing immense polarization, there are lessons to be learned from other nations that have faced similar challenges. From South Africa to Northern Ireland, other societies have struggled with intense divisions that nearly tore them...
Wednesday, January 25, 2023, 11:30 a.m.
Remarks from Cleveland City Council President Blaine A. Griffin
The City of Cleveland has been experiencing a sea change in leadership, including its very own City Council. In November 2021, Blaine A. Griffin was reelected to serve as the Ward 6 Councilman, a position that he has held since...
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