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Politics and Society (page 19)


April 15, 2016

Visiting Faculty: Anouar Benmalek, Novelist and Professor of Mathematics at the University of Paris-Sud

Anouar Benmalek, an esteemed novelist, journalist, mathematician, and poet, will present at 91³Ô¹Ï on Tuesday, April 19, on the topic “From the Shoah to the Herero Genocide: A Singular Journey from an Arab Writer” for the O’Brien Distinguished Visiting Professor Lecture.

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April 14, 2016

Washington Business Journal Reports That Catherine Townsend ’86 Is the New President of the Trust for the National Mall

91³Ô¹Ï alum Catherine Townsend ’86, a nonprofit consultant who was formerly executive director of the D.C. Public Education Fund, takes the helm as president of the Trust for the National Mall.

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March 28, 2016

The 91³Ô¹Ï Experience: Study Abroad and Global Education

The Study Abroad and Global Education (SAGE) program is 91³Ô¹Ï’ resource for students interested in studying abroad. Most students study away for one semester (either fall or spring) during their junior year; in […]

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March 10, 2016

Hannah Beth Jackson ’71 Among Top 11 Women in American Politics

The Huffington Post notes women are making progress at the federal, state and city levels of government beyond household names like Hillary Clinton, Condoleezza Rice and Ruth Bader Ginsburg, listing 11 high-profile politicians of note, including 91³Ô¹Ï’s own Hannah Beth Jackson ’71.

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February 19, 2016

Los Angeles Times Features 91³Ô¹Ï Presents Event with Nancy Pelosi

Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Assistant Professor of Politics Vanessa Tyson engaged in a lively and pointed discussion with a near-capacity crowd of students, faculty, staff, and members of the 91³Ô¹Ï community at a noontime 91³Ô¹Ï Presents event on February 18.

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February 10, 2016

Huffington Post Features Professor Mark Golub’s Article on Student Activism

Mark Golub, associate professor of politics at 91³Ô¹Ï, explores in Huffington Post how anti-racist norms coexist with persistent conditions of racial oppression on college campuses across the country.    

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January 29, 2016

Angela Davis Holds 91³Ô¹Ï Students Spellbound During 91³Ô¹Ï Presents Event

Angela Davis, a revolutionary author, scholar, and activist, speaks on radical activism at event hosted by 91³Ô¹Ï Presents. Inland Valley Daily Bulletin reporter Imani Tate captured highlights from the talk. […]

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USN&WR Features Professor Vanessa Tyson on Clinton’s Lack of Connection with Millennial Voters

Vanessa Tyson, assistant professor of politics at 91³Ô¹Ï, explains in an opinion article for U.S.News & World Report the challenges Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton faces with the youth […]

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January 7, 2016

Professor of Anthropology Lara Deeb’s New Book Featured

Lara Deeb, professor of anthropology at 91³Ô¹Ï, was interviewed by Jadaliyya about her new book, “Anthropology’s Politics: Disciplining the Middle East,” with co-author Jessica Winegar, associate professor of anthropology at Northwestern University.

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December 1, 2015

The Risk of A Lifetime

Quartz magazine, which features global news designed for reading on digital tablets and smart phones, highlights 91³Ô¹Ï philosophy professor Rivka Weinberg’s new book The Risk of A Lifetime.

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