The Political Thought of Frederick Douglass Discussion Colloquium
Frederick Douglass
- Date: Saturday, February 22, 2020
- Location: MTSU
Sponsored by the Institute for Humane Studies, this day-long colloquium will center on informal, yet serious, discussion with just 15 participants. Professor Nicholas Buccola, the founding director of the Frederick Douglass Forum on Law, Rights, and Justice at Linfield College and the author of The Political Thought of Frederick Douglass: In Pursuit of American Liberty, will serve as the discussion leader in order to facilitate an in-depth exploration of the questions and challenges raised by a set of readings totaling around 130 pages that discuss the state of policing in the United States which we will provide and ask that participants read carefully in advance.
The event will take place on February 22nd, 2020 on MTSU’s campus. Participants, please be sure that your schedule allows you to arrive in time for breakfast (approximately 8:00 AM), and to be present through the concluding dinner Saturday night (7:00 PM). You will be expected to attend the full program, including discussions, meals, and socials. As compensation for your participation, IHS will provide an honorarium of $100.
This event is being hosted by the Political Economy Research Institute (PERI). The PERI, housed jointly in the Jones College of Business and the University Honors College, has a mission to engage undergraduate and graduate students with faculty in research that will further our understanding of business and economic principles, as well as their impact on regional, national, and international financial conditions and the well-being of society.
If you are interested in participating in this colloquium, please submit your application materials (see below) to the Program Director Gabriel.Fancher@mtsu.edu. This is a very small, select group of students and space is limited. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Gabriel Fancher at any time.
Application Material
Please provide your name, major, and GPA, attach a copy of your unofficial transcripts, and include a one-paragraph statement describing your interest in the event and how you think your participation in it will help you achieve your educational and career goals.
Eligibility
Participants must be registered undergraduate students with an Honors Eligible GPA (minimum 3.25 GPA).
