Book Banning & Censorship in America

Let's Talk Politics: Book Banning & Censorship in America

Wednesday, Oct. 4th, 3:30-4:30pm, DiMenna-Nyselius Library, multimedia rm 101

Held during national Banned Books Week, the Department of Politics and DiMenna-Nyselius Library will host a moderated dialogue about recent attempts to ban books and the partisan, cultural, and racial politics of censorship in America. Attendees are encouraged to bring questions and participate in the discussion.

Refreshments and banned books raffle for students. FYE Inspire credit for first-years. Event open to the public.

Speakers:

Gwendoline Alphonso, Professor of Politics, PhD, JSD

Gayle Alberda, Associate Professor of Politics, PhD

Matt Schirano, Teaching & Learning Coordinator, DiMenna-Nyselius Library, MLIS, MS

David Schmidt, Associate Professor Business Ethics, PhD