IHS undergraduate discussion colloquia center around authentic conversation and bring a small group of students together in an open forum to discuss ideas. These invitation-only programs are ideal for professors who seek to engage their most intellectually curious students in a unique educational experience outside the normal classroom setting.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the uncertainty surrounding the fall semester, all IHS discussion colloquia will take place remotely. IHS remains committed to providing excellent programming and support–whether in-person or online. See below for some online program testimonials.
Deadline for fall applications: August 1st
Deadline for spring applications: October 15th
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Discussion Colloquium Readers
To prepare for the discussion, students complete a roughly 150-page set of readings on a specific topic in advance, which helps facilitate an in-depth exploration of the questions and challenges by said readings. Please click on the images below for a full reading list and abstract.
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