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 […]

Physician Assistant Program White Coat Ceremony

Health Sciences Center, Rooms 117/118

The faculty members of the Springfield College Physician Assistant Program are pleased to invite you to the White Coat Ceremony for the Class of 2026. This event also will be […]

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 […]

BIPOC Employee Luncheon

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

Please join Slandie Dieujuste, PhD, vice president for Campus Life and Inclusion, for a light lunch and fellowship for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) employees. Please RSVP by Friday, October 11. RSVP NOW! This event is sponsored by the Division of Campus Life and Inclusion. Questions? Contact Campus Life and Inclusion staff at […]

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 […]

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 […]

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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