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Global Energy Challenges and Opportunities
Former Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham P ’19 will examine recent developments, pressing challenges and international pressures in world energy markets and discuss ensuing domestic and geopolitical impact on economic…
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/global-energy-challenges-and-opportunitiesBeautiful Evil: Pandora and the Problem of Female Beauty
In Greek myth it is Pandora, the first woman, who brings evil into the previously carefree world of mortal men. Greek concepts of good and evil, however, are far from simplistic and absolute. Professor Blondell will arg…
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/beautiful-evil-pandora-and-problem-of-female-beautyDecision '16: Decoding the Iowa Caucus & New Hampshire Primary
These first-in-the-nation contests predict the next phase in the 2016 race for the presidency. Join political experts to understand what they mean for election day in November!
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/decision-16-decoding-iowa-caucus-new-hampshire-primaryCompassion: What I learned at CMC
As a disabled student of color and survivor of a critical illness, this CMCer learned that compassion and empathy can be the most important things to develop in college.
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/compassion-what-i-learned-at-cmcThe Race Line in American Life
Professor Kennedy canvasses the many ways in which racial lines have been drawn overtly and, covertly, self- consciously and unconsciously in American life.
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/race-line-in-american-lifeSalam Neighbor: Life in a Syrian Refugee Camp
Seven miles from war, 85,000 Syrians struggle to reboot their lives inside Jordan’s Za’atari refugee camp. As the first filmmakers to be fully embedded in a camp, CMC alums Zach Ingrasci '12 and Chris Temple '12 provide…
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/salam-neighbor-life-in-syrian-refugee-campBlown Away: What Knot to Do When Sailing
Professor Adams will recount a true tale of adventure on the high seas involving great risk to himself and how an understanding of the mathematical theory of knots, in his words, "saved his bacon." No nautical or mathem…
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/blown-away-what-knot-to-do-when-sailingThe Sexual Politics of the U.S. - Iran Nuclear Deal
Professor Madhavi will examine the intersections of sexuality and politics in present day Iran and explore the impact of the U.S.-Iran deal on the sexual politics and intimate lives of Iran’s growing youth population.
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/sexual-politics-of-us-iran-nuclear-dealW. Kamau Bell Curve: Ending Racism in About an Hour
Mr. Bell offers up a mix of stand-up comedy, video and audio clips, personal stories, real information, and solo theatrical performance to explore and highlight the current state of racism in America.
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/w-kamau-bell-curve-ending-racism-in-about-hourRural Poverty and Land Tenure Security in China
Land tenure and land rights are increasingly recognized by the national government of China as a powerful tool to address the fundamental cause of rural poverty. Can effective land reform and rights help further strengt…
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/rural-poverty-and-land-tenure-security-in-china