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The 2024 Peter V. Karpovich Lecture – Physical Activity, Literacy, and Sport in an Age of Disposability

Cleveland E. and Phyllis B. Dodge Room, Flynn Campus Union 263 Alden Street, Springfield, MA, United States

Delivered by Brian Culp, EdD Professor of Health and Physical Activity Leadership in the WellStar College of Health and Human Services at Kennesaw State University The idea of disposability is a noticeable feature of our society, with critiques emanating from theories related to education, globalism, and capitalism. In plain language, disposability culture describes a wide […]

Community “Get Down” Dance Event – Zoom Information Session

Virtual 263 Alden Street, Springfield

Guest artist Ana María Álvarez, founding artistic director of Los Angeles-based dance company Contra-Tiempo, will lead participants in various Afro-Latin and urban forms, salsa, rumba, samba, and hip-hop grooves. Together, we embody joy as a tool to build community. All are welcome. No dance experience necessary. Move with us or participate as an observer. Want […]

Arts & Humanities Speaker Series – An Evening With New York Times Best-Selling Author Jason Reynolds

Field House, Wellness & Recreation Complex

Join us for an evening with Jason Reynolds, New York Times best-selling author. Reynolds has appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, Late Night with Seth Meyers, CBS Sunday Morning, Good Morning America, and various media outlets. Reynolds first found inspiration in rap and published several poetry collections before publishing his first […]

Dialogues on Democracy – Inflation/Cost of Living

Hickory Hall, Room 109

Join us for an engaging series of election-year dialogues on some of the most pressing issues facing voters in 2024. In the spirit of the Socratic Dialogues—one of the organizing principles of our First Year Seminar—the Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship, along with faculty, staff, and administration around campus, are organizing open […]

Better to be Human?

Harold C. Smith Presentation Room, Stitzer Welcome Center at Judd Gymnasia

Presented by Robert Gruber, PhD Associate Professor of Philosophy Many philosophers have claimed that the life of a typical human is much better than the life of a typical nonhuman animal. This is often said to be a result of our long lifespans (so more opportunities to acquire good things), our greater intellectual and emotional […]

Dialogues on Democracy – Gun Violence/Gun Control

Hickory Hall, Room 109

Join us for an engaging series of election-year dialogues on some of the most pressing issues facing voters in 2024. In the spirit of the Socratic Dialogues—one of the organizing principles of our First Year Seminar—the Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship, along with faculty, staff, and administration around campus, are organizing open […]

CETLS: Presidential Scholar Meeting – Shedding Light on Dark Matter

Cleveland E. and Phyllis B. Dodge Room (C/F), Flynn Campus Union

Shedding Light on Dark Matter Presented by James O'Brien Associate Professor of Physics and Mathematics Chair, Department of Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science   Wednesday October 23, 2024 1-2:15 p.m. Cleveland E. and Phyllis B. Dodge Room (C-F)   If you have ever read a modern article on astrophysics or turned on the Discovery Channel and watched […]

Dialogues on Democracy – Reproductive Rights

Hickory Hall, Room 109

Join us for an engaging series of election-year dialogues on some of the most pressing issues facing voters in 2024. In the spirit of the Socratic Dialogues—one of the organizing principles of our First Year Seminar—the Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship, along with faculty, staff, and administration around campus, are organizing open […]

Community “Get Down” Dance Event with Ana María Álvarez of Contra-Tiempo

Springfield College Dance Sudio, Facilities Building, Second Floor 29 Sheffield Street, Springfield, United States

Please join us for *Community “Get Down”—a joyous community dance jam that is free and open to all. Guest artist Ana María Álvarez, founding artistic director of Los Angeles-based dance company Contra-Tiempo, will lead participants in various Afro-Latin and urban forms, salsa, rumba, samba, and hip-hop grooves. Together, we embody joy as a tool to […]

NEPA & NECTOP Psychology Conference at Springfield College

Springfield College 263 Alden St, Springfield, MA, United States

Springfield College is hosting the annual meetings of the New England Psychological Association (NEPA) and the Northeastern Conference for the Teaching of Psychology (NECTOP) on campus on October 25-26, 2024. […]

International Business Cultures – A Roundtable Discussion

Locklin Hall, Room 233

Join us for a student-faculty discussion exploring global perspectives on business practices. Topics include work ethics, HR policies, organizational structures, economic impacts on trade, corporate social responsibility, work-life balance, communication styles, the role of AI in HR, cultural diversity, and adapting to global business trends. This event offers a unique opportunity to engage with international […]

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Understanding Our Positionality as Social Workers: Who we are inevitably shows up in what we do

Virtual 263 Alden Street, Springfield

Presented by Dominique Shabazz, DSW Assistant Professor of Social Work and Director of Practicum Education at Springfield College Together we will explore the concept of positionality and its impact on social work practice. Participants will examine how their personal identities, values, and experiences shape their approach to the profession, including their interpretation of the social […]

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