What are they about?
Conversations in the Liberal Arts happen Wednesday Afternoons (4:10pm-5:10pm) in Ellis Hall. Informal discussions include a variety of topics such as politics, literature, social issues, scientific questions, as well as religion and philosophy.
Fall 2024 Schedule
October 30th
Horror as Healing, ft. Dr. Celeste Reeb, Assistant Professor of English & Film Studies
Abstract
If horror is meant to scare us, poke, and prod at our deepest fears, and haunts us well beyond our reading or viewing experience, can it be healing? How can a mode of storytelling built on distress open us up to feelings of belonging, empowerment, and validation. In this talk, Dr. Celeste Reeb discusses the important role horror plays in personal and community spaces. Horror as an affective genre makes it possible to confront the messiness of the human condition and process intense emotions.
October 9th
African Cultural Products and the Manifestation of Power, ft. David Kamanga (HDX '27), Steel Center Ambassador
Abstract
This discussion is a reflection of British colonialism's impact on how African Cultural Products represented and expressed power and other abstract concepts through culturally significant visual mediums.
October 2nd
Bridges Across Harkrider: How to Disintegrate the Student-Athlete, ft. Dr. Chris Campolo, Professor of Philosophy
FRIDAY, September 27th
“Matter” Ellis Hall Exhibit Opening and Discussion
Abstract
Join us for the opening of “Matter,” an art exhibit that explores the concept of material culture in our daily lives. The event will take place Friday, September 27th from 4 to 5 pm. Material culture illustrates the connection between humans and the environment through the objects we find meaningful. Student curator Sydney Austen will lead a discussion of the works and introduce participants. This event is open to the Hendrix community and the public. Families welcome! For more information, click here.
September 18th
Bridges Across Harkrider: What is the problem of the athlete-non-athlete divide at Hendrix?
Abstract
Join a student-driven, informal, open discussion.
September 11th
Bridges Across Harkrider: How Microeconomics Can Be Observed in the Professional Sports Labor Market ft. Dr. William Haden Chomphosy, Hendrix Associate Professor of Economics & Business
Abstract
This talk establishes theoretical market principles associating worker productivity and worker compensation. Using this theoretical foundation, we will discuss how the real-world labor market in professional sports can both validate and contradict those theoretical arguments.
September 4th
Building Team Hendrix ft. Dr. Deb Skok, Hendrix Professor of US History
Abstract
In this discussion, Dr. Skok will introduce the "Bridges Across Harkrider" series, provide brief historical context for understanding the evolution of modern sports, and lead an audience-centered discussion and brainstorming session at Ellis Hall for how we can enhance social interaction between the East and West sides of Hendrix Campus.
