Event
Frederick Douglass Colloquium
November 9, 2024
9:00 am EST - 1:30 pm EST
We invite you to participate in the upcoming Frederick Douglass Colloquium, hosted by the Center for Ethics in Society and facilitated by Philosophy Professor Tom Larson and Br. Thomas Lacourse. This event promises a weekend of thoughtful study, reflection, and engaging conversations about Douglass’s pivotal works on the abolitionist movement. Students will read nearly 100 pages of The Essential Douglass in preparation for this colloquium.
- November 8th: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Dinner and Discussion
- November 9th: 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
| Session 1: Lessons from Slavery |
| Session 2: Justifications for the Use of Force |
| Session 3: Constitution of the United States and Patriotism |
| Session 4: The Good Life |
Students will enjoy dinner on Friday night, lunch on Saturday, a free copy of The Essential Douglass, and a $150 stipend. The colloquium will extend beyond traditional classroom discussions, featuring interactive conversations with peers from different majors and class years.
We hope to see you there!
Apply here (Deadline: 11:59pm on Sunday, October 20)
