October 20, 2014

Critical Dialogue

Events at Lewis & Clark examine contemporary and historical issues.

Every semester, the college hosts a series of conferences, lectures, art openings, and symposia that promote the liberal arts, help spark new ideas, and encourage dialogue on campus.

The following upcoming events continue a tradition of programming that both informs and helps shape the future.

Now through December 14

Dana Lynn Louis: Clearing

In this interdisciplinary and interactive exhibition, Dana Lynn Louis transforms the Hoffman Gallery into an experiential environment that explores the varied meanings of “clearing.” Guided group meditations will be held every Tuesday at 4 p.m. (except during the week of Thanksgiving).

October 25

An Evening With Bill Nye the Science Guy

Bill Nye—scientist, engineer, comedian, author, and inventor—brings his special brand of science advocacy to Pamplin Center.

November 5

Tuskegee Airman Lt Col Alex Jefferson

93-year-old Lt. Col. Jefferson shares the story behind his book Red Tail Captured, Red Tail Free: Memoirs of a Tuskegee Airman and POW, a personal memoir of those who served America in World War II and after.

November 12-14

Ray Warren Symposium: How Do I Look? Race, Beauty, and Desire

The 11th annual symposium examines how notions of beauty are affected by ideologies of race and legacies of colonialism, slavery, and discrimination.

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