Dinner at the Square | May 29, 2019

How Florida’s New Immigration Bill Could Help or Hurt Florida

The Florida Senate & House are currently working on legislation that would require local governments to use their “best efforts” to support federal immigration law, including complying with requests from Immigration and Customs Enforcement to detain suspected undocumented immigrants held in local jails until ICE is able to pick them up.

MORE VILLAGE SQUARE EVENTS COMING SOON

While we put together an incredible new season, please visit some of our past events!

Past Event | 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.

Past Event | Dinner at the Square | May 1, 2019

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

Can Sea Level Rise be stopped? Ultimately who will pay for it: Federal, State, local government? Coal and oil industry? Homeowners and investors? Are these actions only costs, or is there a positive Return on Investment (ROI)?

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 | 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.

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 | 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.

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.