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Liberal Arts and Society Symposium
David Rubenstein Forum, Hyde Park Campus
The Liberal Arts and Society Symposium brings together lifelong learners to reflect on the enduring value of the liberal arts and their relevance in contemporary times.
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David Rubenstein on 250 Years of American Civic Virtue
The University of Chicago Graham School welcomed philanthropist, investor, and civic leader David Rubenstein for a thought-provoking Bowe Stewart Lecture exploring the importance of civic education, public service, and preserving America’s history. Drawing on stories from his remarkable career, David shared how a lifelong commitment to public service has shaped his philanthropic work, from helping……
Amitav Ghosh on Wild Fictions
Award-winning author Amitav Ghosh joins the University of Chicago’s Graham School for an evening conversation moderated by instructor Lin Atnip. The discussion centers on Ghosh’s essay collection Wild Fictions, published by the University of Chicago Press, spanning roughly 25 years of thinking on colonialism, biodiversity loss, and the search for narratives capable of meeting this……
Historians Made Elsewhere Than at Rome: Polybius and Josephus on the Roman Empire
This lecture examines how historians from conquered societies wrote about the Roman Empire.