Lone Star College Center for Civic Engagement presented an NEH-sponsored conference and open discussion, Citizenship Under Siege. It was well attended. Both Lone Star College students and the surrounding communities at large were present. Two distinguished professors were the featured speakers. University of Houston Professor Nancy Beck Young and Notre Dame Professor Emeritus William O’Rourke discussed all aspects of income and wealth inequality.
“We are delighted to offer Lone Star College students and members of the community the opportunity to take part in this very important dialogue,” said Dr. John Theis, director, LSC Center for Civic Engagement. “These public forums are grounded in the nation’s history and explore creative ways to use the power of the humanities to bridge differences and build strong communities.”
“We need the humanities, now more than ever, because they give us access to the most fundamental and consequential dimensions and forces of our experience,” said William D. Adams, NEH chairman.
The speeches were followed by a deliberative dialogue. Several young student were the moderators. The students were from both Lone Star College and the University of Houston. The students performed very well as they ensured that real dialogue occurred.
Playlist of all of the Forum’s videos
Pictures at the Forum
