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HATE: Why We Should Resist it With Free Speech, Not Censorship
We live in an era in which offensive speech is on the rise. Given its potential for harm, should this speech be banned? Nadine Strossen, professor of law at NYU School of Law and former president of the ACLU, dispels th…
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/hate-why-we-should-resist-it-with-free-speech-not-censorshipCombatting Corruption—An IMF Perspective
Corruption is a universal challenge. Corruption undermines economic development, sows distrust in democratic institutions, deepens inequality, and corrodes civil society. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has taken…
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/combatting-corruption%E2%80%94-imf-perspectiveSurvive to Thrive: Welcoming our Newest Neighbors and the Story of Miry's List
Refugee families come to the United States seeking safety from violence and persecution in their home countries, often leaving behind family, friends, and virtually everything they own. Miry Whitehill, founder of Miry's…
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/survive-to-thrive-welcoming-our-newest-neighbors-and-story-of-mirys-listMedia Trends: The Profitless and the Non-Profits
"Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without being lost." So said Thomas Jefferson. So if journalism is essential to democracy and quality journalism is no longer profitable—newsp…
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/media-trends-profitless-and-non-profitsWomen Driving Innovation: A Conversation with Three Tech Leaders
The panelists, CMC graduates at various career stages, are in diverse, high-profile jobs, ranging from working in established firms to leading start-ups. Panelists will discuss a broad array of topics including: prepara…
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/women-driving-innovation-conversation-with-three-tech-leadersPlanning with the New Tax Law and Avoiding Mistakes Under the Old Law
Peter Maier '49 GP'21 GP'21, a member of CMC’s second graduating class in 1949, has 36 years of experience in both real estate and securities management, as well as a distinctive career in real estate and tax law. Maier…
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/planning-with-new-tax-law-and-avoiding-mistakes-under-old-lawMaking Lasting Change: The Power of Women in Public Service
Current headlines are dominated by the safety and full equality of women in all aspects of society. Movements like #MeToo and #TimesUp have helped to empower women to speak truth and seek justice. Lindsey P. Horvath, el…
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/making-lasting-change-power-of-women-in-public-serviceHigher Ed: We Lost the Debate and How We Can Win it Back
The American public and government leaders have lost faith in the noble goals of higher education. Gregory D. Hess, president of Wabash College, will share his thoughts on what has caused the decline in confidence, and…
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/higher-ed-we-lost-debate-and-how-we-can-win-it-backFree Speech on Campus
Free speech is once again the center of debate on college campuses. At several colleges, including at CMC, speakers have been shut down by protests for what was deemed offensive speech. There are increasing demands, as…
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/free-speech-on-campusSupreme Court Matters
The Supreme Court matters: Think Brown, Miranda, Roe v Wade, Bush v Gore, Citizens United, and Hodges (on marriage equality), and more. What will it be in 2018? How will the Supreme Court adjudicate voting rights in the…
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/supreme-court-matters