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Student Village Square | March 18, 2019

Environmental Justice: Food Issues, Sustainability, and Safety

Join faculty, students, and community members for a riveting discussion on sustainability, food security, and the future of the environment in South Florida.
Student Village Square | April 3, 2019

#METOO Movement: Its Impact, Politics, and Future

Through video clips, audio samples, and photos, students will discuss and reflect on the stories of woman, the LGBTQ community, and those recent scandals prompting debate here.
Student Village Square | April 10, 2019

Open vs Closed Borders: The Debate

Faculty and students will debate the current immigration crisis, the debate about the relationship between open borders and increased crime, and whether the country should move to lesser or greater restrictions on immigration.
Dinner at the Square | May 1, 2019

Can Sea Level Rise Be Stopped? Ultimately Who Will Pay For It?

Complicated and challenging issues take time to flesh out. Our advisory board is currently at work (and having tough, yet civil conversations) determining the best direction to take this topic that is relevant and worthy of your time. We’ll be updating the site soon with more information on the topic and panelists so stay tuned!
Dinner at the Square | BEING RESCHEDULED

A National Identity Crisis Or A Humanitarian Crisis? The Border Debate

Are we losing our cultural identity? Is immigration the cause? What does being an American mean to us and will it change as we become more diverse?
Past Event | Student Village Square | February 21, 2019

Musings About Science & Religion: Conflict or Compatibility?

Join Dr. Theo Koupelis, Dean of Academic Affairs and Mathematics Pathway and Dr. Ed Cornejo, Associate Dean of the Arts Humanities Communication and Design Pathway on South Campus for a debate about the compatibility of science and religion.
Past Event | Student Village Square | February 7, 2019

Reclaiming Humanity: On the Politics and Ethics of Human Trafficking

Despite various efforts to resolve the problem, human trafficking has remained a major area of concern for policy makers, law enforcement, and non-governmental agencies.
Past Event | Student Village Square | November 28, 2018

What is free speech and what isn’t free speech?

We will discuss free speech and how it is protected by the First Amendment. What constitutes free speech? How are certain statements and actions not protected as free speech?
Past Event | Student Village Square | October 11, 2018

The Politics of Immigration: Ethics, Rights, and Responsibilities

Prof. Kari Hebert, Assistant Professor of Political Science, and the South Campus Political Science Club hosts Ms. Wendi Adelson, Executive Director of the Immigration and Partnership and Coalition Fund.
Past Event | Dinner at the Square | October 10, 2018

A Penny for Transportation?

Broward voters will decide in November whether they want to increase the county’s sales tax for the next 30 years to raise $16 billion for local transportation projects.

Student Village Square | March 18, 2019

Environmental Justice: Food Issues, Sustainability, and Safety

Student Village Square | April 3, 2019

#METOO Movement: Its Impact, Politics, and Future

Student Village Square | April 10, 2019

Open vs Closed Borders: The Debate

Dinner at the Square | May 1, 2019

Can Sea Level Rise Be Stopped? Ultimately Who Will Pay For It?

Dinner at the Square | BEING RESCHEDULED

A National Identity Crisis Or A Humanitarian Crisis? The Border Debate

Past Event | Student Village Square | February 21, 2019

Musings About Science & Religion: Conflict or Compatibility?

Past Event | Student Village Square | February 7, 2019

Reclaiming Humanity: On the Politics and Ethics of Human Trafficking

Past Event | Student Village Square | November 28, 2018

What is free speech and what isn’t free speech?

Past Event | Student Village Square | October 11, 2018

The Politics of Immigration: Ethics, Rights, and Responsibilities

Past Event | Dinner at the Square | October 10, 2018

A Penny for Transportation?