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The Rise (and Bumps) of Decentralized Finance
Vincenzo Quadrini, professor of finance and business economics at the Marshall School of Business of the University of Southern California, will talk about the growth (and bumps) of decentralized finance including the m…
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/rise-and-bumps-decentralized-financeRace Matters: A Conversation with Cornel West
Cornel West, the Dietrich Bonhoeffer Chair at the Union Theological Seminary, prolific author and public intellectual, will discuss the seminal ideas in his 1993 book, Race Matters, and reflect on how the insights and r…
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/race-matters-conversation-cornel-westClimate Solutions: Renewable Energy
Committed to investing in people and solutions driving climate progress, Tom Steyer is the co-executive chair of Galvanize Climate Solutions, a climate-focused global investment firm delivering capital and expertise to…
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/climate-solutions-renewable-energyInheritance: Storytelling and Identity
Those of us who read or write stories know that a fictional tale can have a great impact on a person’s life. But the most powerful narratives in our lives often are the stories that are shared in our daily lives, from o…
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/inheritance-storytelling-and-identityThe Color of Money
Since the Emancipation Proclamation was signed in 1863, the total wealth held in the Black community in the U.S. has barely budged. In The Color of Money, Mehrsa Baradaran, professor of law at UC Irvine, investigates th…
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/color-moneyResponsible AI in Finance
Mathematical models play a very prominent role in financial institutions for decision making. The use of models including Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) carry both financial and non-financial ris…
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/responsible-ai-financeThe Broken Constitution: Lincoln, Slavery & The Refounding of America
Abraham Lincoln is justly revered for his brilliance, compassion, humor, and rededication of the United States to achieving liberty and justice for all. He led the nation into a bloody civil war to uphold the system of…
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/broken-constitution-lincoln-slavery-refounding-americaCultivation as Metaphor and Practice of Democracy: Lessons from India
Mukulika Banerjee, associate professor of anthropology at the London School of Economics and Political Science, will explore recent mobilizations by social movements in India (such as the ongoing Bharat Jodo Yatra (a re…
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/cultivation-metaphor-and-practice-democracy-lessons-indiaGlobal Policy Inside Out
Policymakers and the public are focusing renewed attention on how diplomats, national security officials, and multinational corporations are navigating challenges involving international conflict and cooperation, global…
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/global-policy-inside-outAdventures in International Film & Finance
As global content becomes increasingly localized, Hollywood producers need to navigate a complex web of cultures and business styles. From creating China’s number one TV Show to running Bollywood’s second largest stream…
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/adventures-international-film-finance