Symposium Keynotes

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Climate Crisis In Focus: Finding Hope Through Democratic Action
([Bloomington, Ind.] : Indiana University, 2021-04-09) Lappé, Frances Moore
In America today, many of us can feel overwhelmed by the simultaneous political, economic, and climate crises upon us. Frances Moore Lappé discusses these three interacting roots of our problems: a brutal form of capitalism, big money's grip on our democracy, and climate catastrophe. She shows us how realizing their unity can be empowering, not overwhelming. They open historic opportunity. Addressing one crisis, we are working to solve all three. Through inspiring stories and startling facts, Frances helps us realize our own power to generate a new story as we tackle these root causes with exhilarating, courageous action—together.
The American Academy: Bridging Disciplines and Democracy
([Bloomington, Ind.] : Indiana University, 2021-04-10) Oxtoby, David
The COVID-19 pandemic has provided further evidence that a world of increasingly complex challenges requires a commitment to reaching beyond boundaries, crossing disciplines, bridging research and practice, and welcoming diverse perspectives. David Oxtoby, President of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, describes how one of the nation’s oldest learned societies is reinventing itself to address the challenges of today—and how we can all work together across institutions, professional societies, and disciplines to serve the common good.