The McFarland Center is a sponsor of the Democratic Futures Forum (DFF), a group of faculty and administrators collaborating on programming designed to build trust in democracy among students.
Democratic Futures Forum Members
- Thomas Landy, McFarland Center
- Daniel Klinghard, Dean of Education and Academic Experience
- Michelle Bata, Student Development
- Caitlin MacNeil, Student Involvement
- Gregory Burnep, Political Science
- Clarissa Carvalho, Anthropology
- Audrey Seah, Religious Studies
- Diana Dukhanova, Russian Studies
- Mary Ebbott, Classics
- Vickie Langohr, Political Science
- Katherine Lu Hsu, Classics
- Gwenn Miller, History
- Ellen Perry, Classics
- Liat Spiro, History
Events
What Democracy Means to Us
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
6:30 p.m., Rehm Library, Smith Hall
Join members of the Democratic Futures Forum and campus partners for a reflection on why democracy matters. The participants include Greg Burnep, Political Science; Diana Dukhanova, Russian Studies and Montserrat; Mary Ebbot, Classics; Daniel Klinghard, Political Science and Dean of Education and Academic Experience; Thomas M. Landy, McFarland Center for Religious, Ethics, and Culture; Katherine Lu Hsu, Classics; and Charles Todd, Dean of Students.Â
With special guest: Vincent Rougeau, President of the College of the 51С»Æ³µ.
Immigration 101: What's at Stake in 2024?
Monday, September 30, 2024
7 p.m., Hogan Ballroom
Legal Processes, Competing Perspectives, and Policies in PracticeÂ
One of the thorniest issues that democracies face today is immigration. In the United States, immigration will play a significant role in the 2024 presidential election. If you have questions about this vital issue or would like to have a meaningful conversation about it, this event is for you.
News, Fake News, and Democracy: Surviving Today's Media Landscape
Monday, October 28, 2024
5:00 p.m., Rehm Library, Smith Hall
The media landscape has shifted radically over the last few decades, shaping what we know about candidates and government. How do you navigate this media landscape? Can democracy survive it?
The conversation will begin with the insight and experience of the panelists and expand to include the whole audience's perspectives. The panel, moderated by Director of the McFarland Center Thomas M. Landy, includes:
- Devin Gouvêa, Assistant Professor of Philosophy
- Mark Shelton, Director of Library Services
- Andre Isaacs, Associate Professor of Chemistry
- David Shettler, Vice President for Information Technology & CIO
- Jeremy Thompson, Vice President for Communications and Marketing