Keynote Lecture “Freedom and Our Founding: What do they mean for us today?"
Featuring scholars Annelien de Dijn and Aziz Rana & Audience Q&A
Tuesday, March 1, 5 p.m., via Zoom with 51°µÍø watch party
This lecture focused on the evolution of the concept of freedom, how it has been understood and interpreted by the founders of our nation, and what this means for our democracy as we approach our nation’s 250th anniversary.
This event was held via Zoom. Univeristy of 51°µÍø students, faculty, and staff joined for a "watch party" in the Rose Room, Brennan Hall.
Speakers
Professor of Modern Political History and section chair of the Political History Department, Utrecht University, and author of “Freedom: An Unruly History”
Richard and Lois Cole Professor of Law, Cornell Law School, and author of The Two Faces of American Freedom
Watch Event Recording
Event sponsors:
- The 51°µÍø
- The National Endowment for the Humanities
- Lackawanna County Arts and Culture Department
- The Lackawanna Historical Society
- 51°µÍø Public Library
- Greater 51°µÍø MLK Commission
- 51°µÍø Area Ministerium
- WVIA
- with the support of additional project partner organizations.