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Rising Out of Hatred: The Awakening of a Former White Nationalist
Eli Saslow’s latest book, "Rising Out of Hatred: The Awakening of a Former White Nationalist," charts the rise of white nationalism through the experiences of one person who, ultimately, abandoned everything he had been…
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/rising-out-of-hatred-awakening-of-former-white-nationalistReframing Sex Positivity in a Socially Isolated World
The anxiety, uncertainty and cancel-culture that has emerged in response to the pandemic has led to a resurgence of sex negative attitudes valuing judgement and fear over autonomy and self-expression. Kelly Neff, Ph.D.,…
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/reframing-sex-positivity-in-socially-isolated-worldHow American Journalism Created and Sustained National Myths
Graham Lee Brewer, associate editor for Indigenous affairs at High Country News and a member of the Cherokee Nation, will discuss how the long-time, intentional misrepresentations of Indigenous peoples in legacy media h…
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/how-american-journalism-created-and-sustained-national-mythsINCLUSIFY: How to Build More Inclusive Teams
Based on her bestselling book, “INCLUSIFY,” Stefanie Johnson ‘00, associate professor of management at the University of Colorado Boulder’s Leeds School of Business, will explore what leaders can do to build inclusion b…
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/inclusify-how-to-build-more-inclusive-teamsThe GOP After Trump: What's Next for American Politics
A respected and well-known conservative voice, Richard Lowry is the editor of National Review. Author of "The Case for Nationalism: How it Made Us Powerful, United and Free," he will address the cross currents within th…
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/richard-lowry-title-of-talk-forthcomingCan the Republican Party be Saved?
In the wake of the Capitol insurrection, a second impeachment of Trump, and losing control of the House, Senate, and White House, what will become of the Republican Party? Will it be convulsed from within for its soul? …
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/can-republican-party-be-savedINCLUSIFY: How to Build More Inclusive Teams
Based on her bestselling book, “INCLUSIFY,” Stefanie Johnson ‘00, associate professor of management at the University of Colorado Boulder’s Leeds School of Business, will explore what leaders can do to build inclusion b…
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/epidemic-contagions-quarantines-and-curves-historical-look-from-our-current-crisisThe Science of Lockdown: What Happens to Our Brains in Isolation?
Our brain spends years building a model of the outside world—and that’s what allows it to operate so effectively. But what happens when our model breaks down—like when we unable to make good predictions about what tomor…
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/science-of-lockdown-what-happens-to-our-brains-in-isolationWhy It's OK Not To Vote
Voting is widely thought to be one of the most important things a person can do. But Katherine Mangu-Ward, Editor in Chief of Reason magazine, will argue that the reasons people give for why they vote (and why everyone…
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/why-its-ok-not-to-voteThe Craving Mind: From Cigarettes to Cupcakes to Anxiety to Smartphones, the Mechanisms Underlying How Mindfulness Helps Change Habits
We are creatures of habit. Driven by biological processes set up to help us survive, our minds are constantly craving experiences and substances—from smartphones to romance to alcohol—and this craving leads to habit for…
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/craving-mind-from-cigarettes-to-cupcakes-to-anxiety-to-smartphones-mechanisms-underlying