Undergraduate Discussion Colloquia

Several students reached out to me privately after the event to thank me for facilitating such an event. One said: "This kind of program is exactly what I expected out of a college education." Another texted me and said: "That was a great experience!" As a faculty member it is deeply rewarding to be able to provide special events like this, and honor the student's participation as well. I'm so deeply grateful to IHS for partnering with us to make their education better, and to elevate their experiences.

This colloquium gave me the kind of opportunities I’ve wanted but have been unable to find on campus, a chance to have a frank dialogue with my peers about the future of the nation we are inheriting.

The IHS Colloquium on Markets and Morality was a fantastic experience for students of different academic backgrounds and political or economic viewpoints to come together and discuss selected readings in a respectful and insightful way. The discussion leaders and professors did an excellent job of facilitating the program, and I consider myself a more learned student because of it.

IHS gave me the opportunity to peruse the very complicated yet important topic of free speech with a number of politically diverse yet highly intellectual individuals. It was an incredible experience and definitely a highlight of my education so far.

As a Professor, coming in as an observer, I was very impressed with the quality and complexity of the student dialogue. I can tell that many of the students’ understanding grew through this colloquium.