The Steel Center  
Friday Afternoon Discussions

Fall 2009

September 4, 2009

"gender neutral, gender blind, gender free"
Dr. Chris Campolo, Department of Philosophy                  

September 11, 2009

“Why Study Religion?  And What is Religion Anyway
Featuring Department of Religion, Panel Discussion

September 18, 2009

“How Do We Judge Quality in Art and Life?”
Dr. Arthur J. Pontynen, University of Wisconsin Osh Kosh

September 25, 2009

“I eat; therefore, I am.  A Discussion of American Food Culture”
Joanna Seibert, Program Coordinator, Winthrop Rockefeller Institute and
Dr. Stella Capek, Department of Sociology

October 2, 2009

“Civility and the Millennials
Dr. Carolyn Jones Medine, University of Georgia

October 9, 2009

“(First) Impressions of Contemporary Germany”
Dr. Wayne Oudekerk and Students

October 16, 2009

Fall Break

October 23, 2009

“Why Do Jews Care?  What Do Jews Care About?”
Dr. Marianne Tettlebaum, Departments of Philosophy and Religion

October 30, 2009

“TBA"
Dr. Sujith Kumar, Department of Philosophy, UCA

November 6, 2009

“China; There and Back Again”
Dr. Lawrence Schmidt, Department of Philosophy

November 13, 2009

“Life Beyond Death WITHOUT Life After Death”
Dr. Robert Williamson, Department of Religion

November 20, 2009

“Is ‘Individualism’ Really a Good Idea?”
Dr. Bob Hessling, Department of Psychology                                                   

All Friday Afternoon Discussions are in the Raney Building, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

  • Hendrix graduates who immediately enter the job market obtain employment within 6 months of graduation.
  • Student/Faculty Ratio: 13:1
  • Average Class Size: 19
  • 100% of our students receive some form of achievement-based and/or need-based state, federal or institutional assistance.
Search: