Appalachian Health Narratives
August 25
6 - 7 p.m.
Anthony Peluso, School of Public Health
Explore how individuals and communities in Appalachia understand, experience, and communicate about health and health care. Discussion will center on diverse Appalachian perspectives from a range of sources, including personal stories, documentaries, non-fiction literature, and scientific research articles and data.
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September 1
6 - 7 p.m.
Joseph Jones, Reed College of Media and Communications
A historical and philosophical investigation of American pop culture, this course asks how entertainment has helped or hindered living a good life. Looking at past and present movies, television shows, music, magazines, video games, comic books, and more, it examines how media reflects, shapes, and sometimes challenges societal values. Analyzing the moral frameworks and ethical implications of entertainment, this course helps students negotiate their own pursuit of happiness while questioning the social consequences of what we call fun.
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September 8
6 - 7 p.m.
Andrea Soccorsi, Eberly College of Arts and Sciences
What, if anything, is the common good in today's complex world? Do you have a passion for action? This course will challenge students to explore this fundamental concept across history, from ancient philosophy to contemporary political debates and social movements. Students will also connect historical insights to current issues through a group "passion project" with a local organization. Whether launching a social media campaign or exploring sustainability issues on campus, you will put your knowledge and skills to work in the service of an issue you care about.
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September 15
6 - 7 p.m.
James Siekmeier, Eberly College of Arts and Sciences
Examine the regional, national, and international side of the history of international U.S. drug control, or the "war on drugs.” Special emphasis will be placed on examining the history of the U.S. war on drugs as part of U.S. foreign relations as a whole, and as such will situate the history of the U.S. drug war in an international context.
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