How Basketball Can Save the World
This event features David Hollander, clinical professor at the New York University School of Professional Studies, and conversation about his Humanities course, “How Basketball Can Save the World,” and his similarly titled book, How Basketball Can Save the World: 13 Guiding Principles for Reimagining What’s Possible.
Calvin R. Hill, PhD, vice president for Inclusion and Community Engagement, will moderate the conversation with Hollander and guest John Doleva, president and CEO of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield. The discussion will cover Hollander’s general philosophy of how he believes basketball can save the world.
Hollander’s Humanities course has received international media attention from the likes of CBS News, SLAM, The Associated Press, The Washington Post, and The New York Times. In this conversation, you will also learn how the United Nations passed a resolution for “World Basketball Day” inspired by a proposal for it in Hollander’s book.
Hollander was a recipient of New York University’s (NYU) highest faculty honor, the 2019 NYU Distinguished Teaching Award. He’s also been recognized with the highest NYU School of Professional Studies Honors: Award for Teaching Excellence (2018, 2012) and Award for Outstanding Service (2021, 2016). He was the only full-time faculty member to win either award twice. Hollander’s signature innovative experiential program, Real World, is one of the most popular programs at NYU, partnering with 45 A-list organizations like Nike, Porsche, JetBlue, Ace Hotel, and Samsung.
This virtual event is free and open to the Springfield College community and the general public.
Please reach out to inclusion@springfield.edu if you have any questions.
Accessibility and Accommodations
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