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Consider this…How are You Living the Public Affairs Mission?

April 3, 2017 by Priscilla Childress

The Public Affairs Conference is Tuesday, April 4 to Friday, April 7 with the theme of Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness:  Perspectives on Self-Government.  The entire schedule is filled will interesting topics and featured individuals.  This year’s panels cover a variety of topics that may help us increase our cultural competence including:  trafficking, safe spaces, community and law enforcement relationship, majority norms and minority communities, free speech, mental health, immigration and refugees, equality and equity, religion, etc.  

This year, the plenary sessions are:

  • How did we get here?  A historical perspective on our wild 2016 election presented by Doris Kearns Goodwin
    • Tuesday, April 4 at 7:30-8:30pm in JK Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts
  • Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness in the age of global terrorism presented by Pervez Hoodbhoy
    • Wednesday, April 5 at noon-1pm in PSU Theater
  • Defending free speech for all:  From right to left, and from right to wrong presented by Nadine Strossen
    • Wednesday, April 5 at 7:30-8:30pm in PSU Theater
  • Is it possible to become happier and, if yes, how? presented by Sonja Lyubomirsky
    • Thursday, April 6 at 7:30-8:30pm in PSU Theater
  • Hillbilly Elegy:  A culture in crisis presented by J.D. Vance
    • Friday, April 7 at noon-1pm in PSU Theater

To discuss the conference use #CitizenBear — The Public Affairs Conference is a signature public affairs event and a brilliant way to engage with our mission.

Consider — How are you…

  • Living the mission?

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