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MCC Daily Tribune

Upcoming MCC Civic Education Opportunities

Panel Discussions

  • A Post-Constitution Day Town Hall: What Does Democracy Mean to You?
    September 25th, 1230pm to 145pm, PRISM Multicultural Center, Brighton Campus
    Join MCC professors Robert Muhlnickel (Philosophy), Jasna Bogdanovska (Photography), and Joe Scanlon (Political Science) for an interactive discussion about the meaning of democracy in American society through the perspective of the humanities and social sciences. Panelists will share how their work and fields of study intersect with democracy, highlighting contributions from philosophy, photography, and political science. This is an interactive opportunity to learn about and share your expectations for American democracy. This event is free and open to the public. Registration is not required. 
  • Populism in U.S. Politics From a Global Perspective: How International Factors Shape Our Domestic Affairs
    October 10th, 1100am to 1215pm, Room 5-300
    MCC Professors Nayda Pares-Kane (Sociology) and Joe Scanlon (Political Science) will discuss the concept of populism and the role of populism in U.S. politics from a global perspective. The discussion will include defining populism and the international factors that inform our current populist movements. This event is free and open to the public. Registration is not required. 
  • Understanding the Isms: Philosophies and Ideologies in U.S. Politics
    October 31st, 12pm to 1pm, Room 5-300
    What is conservatism? What is liberalism? And what are all these other isms, like nationalism or anarchism? In our political discourse, we often hear terms that speak to ideologies or ideas about governing or organizing social relations, but what do they all mean? MCC Professors Nayda Pares-Kane (Sociology) and Joe Scanlon (Political Science) will present information about the meaning and application of the many terms often expressed in U.S. politics, especially in an election year. This event is free and open to the public. Registration is not required. 

Fall 2024 Dialogue Series

Dialogues are opportunities for collaborative thinking about complex issues, attendees drive the conversation in small groups facilitated by trained moderators. Dialogues are unlike panel discussions or debates. The objective of a dialogue is to be participatory, egalitarian, and non-adversarial. These events are free and open to the public but advance registration is required.

  • Elections: How Should We Encourage and Safeguard Voting?
    October 23rd, 11:45am to 1pm, Empire Room
    Register Online
    In recent years, there has been increased concern about our elections. People worry about election interference, election integrity, and restrictions on access to voting. How can we ensure safe and inclusive voting in the U.S.? Join us as we deliberate over options that emphasize improving voter turnout, securing elections, and making voting fairer and more all-embracing.
  • United Nations Sustainable Development Goals #1: No Poverty
    November 20, 2024, 11:45am to 1pm, Empire Room
    Register Online
    Poverty impacts individual and community development. According to the United Nations, current trends indicate approximately 575 million people living in extreme poverty by 2030. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, child poverty has more than doubled in the last year in the U.S. How can we address global poverty and promote individual and community development? Join us for an exploratory discussion about global poverty, its impacts, and how to create just and meaningful opportunities for individuals and community development.

These events are sponsored by The Democracy Commitment at MCC, Global Education and International Services, Department of Anthropology, History, Political Science, and Sociology, and the PEACE Committee.

Joseph Scanlon
Anthrop/History/Poli. Science/Sociology
09/24/2024