Archive: Events
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Georgetown College Students Shine at Global Social Research Symposium
Four students from the Georgetown University College of Arts & Sciences presented at this year’s Global Social Research Symposium.
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College Speakers Address Class of 2026 at Fall Convocation
Two members of the Georgetown College of Arts & Sciences spoke at New Student Convocation – Rev. David Collins, S.J., and Charlotte Messaris (C’24).
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Indigenous Philosophy and Creating a More Sustainable Future for Georgetown
Ahead of Earth Day, the Office of Sustainability hosted an event and open discussion around how Indigenous philosophies can, and should, be interwoven into the university’s sustainability framework. Shelbi Nahwilet Meissner, an assistant professor in the Department of Philosophy of Georgetown’s College of Arts and Sciences, led the discussion, focusing on Indigenous environmental policies and how they can inform our relationship to both the natural world and each other.
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Ta-Nehisi Coates Discusses Race and U.S. Politics with Georgetown Professor
Award-winning writer Ta-Nehisi Coates recently visited Georgetown and spoke to students in Gaston Hall. The screenwriter, novelist, essayist and journalist reflected on his body of work, from documenting the role of racism in American life in the pages of the Atlantic to penning his first screenplay, an adaption of his novel The Water Dancer.
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An Interdisciplinary Approach to Life’s Big Questions
Uncertainty is arguably one of the most universally felt phenomena, and the issues we may be uncertain about appear as boundless as the universe. The Georgetown Humanities Initiative hosted an interdisciplinary panel to explore the origins and conceptualizations of various uncertainties, their effects and the “solutions” they might or might not entail.
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Georgetown Humanities Initiative Promotes Collaboration and Community
The Georgetown Humanities Initiative was conceived by the College as a way to foster collaborative projects across departments and schools that highlight the human element of research and service. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and increased awareness of racial inequalities that persist in society, inaugural director of the initiative Nicoletta Pireddu launched Humanities and Cura Personalis in Times of Crisis to emphasize the importance of fostering personal connections in academia and beyond.
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Late Congressman Lewis, Civil Rights Pioneer, Inspired Georgetown Community
U.S. Rep. John Lewis (D-Georgia) spent his life fighting for racial justice and equality. As funeral arrangements for the civil rights icon and longtime Congress member solidify in Washington, DC, Atlanta and Troy, Alabama – his hometown, Georgetown community members recall his courage, wisdom and many visits to Georgetown.
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James Baldwin Play Marks New Trend in Classical Theater, Panelists Say
“It’s a huge-scale drama that requires a lot of economic resources,” said panelist Soyica Colbert, Idol Family Professor and professor of African American studies and performing arts at Georgetown College. “The play itself is really anticipating a moment like this where there are theaters that have the resources and the vision to produce it.”
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Serious Talk About Comedy: Free Speech Project Hosts Pop Culture Reporter
Michelle Renslo (C’22) says an event on “Free Speech and Comedy” last night featuring Elahe Izadi, a stand-up comedian and Washington Post reporter, helped her understand the comedy world she hopes one day to join.
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Deconstructing Walls —German Department Celebrates the 30th Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall
Department of German Professors Astrid Weigert and Anja Banchoff are hosting a week-long event series to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall that will kick off on Monday, November 4. Students and faculty will jointly participate in several events that speak to the history of the Berlin Wall, its demolition, and the significance of walls, both mental and physical, that exist in society today.
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