
January 2021
Convocation – About BUI 102
Dr. Keene will talk about the survey results from last semester and the philosophy behind the BUI 102 reading list.
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Convocation – Zen Meditation, Weird Poetry, & Other Modes of Thinking
A brief introduction to Zen meditation, Zen & Daoist concepts, experimental poetry by Hank Lazer - all seen as alternative modes of thinking. For this particular Convocation, don't expect to sit there & be talked at...
Find out more »Convocation – Including Women in Cardiovascular Research
For decades women have been routinely excluded from clinical trials in cardiovascular disease. Dr. Caroline Ball will explore reasons behind this and current mitigation strategies.
Find out more »Convocation – SPLC – Memorial Project
David Hodge of the Southern Poverty Law Center Memorial Project will talk about the work done by that arm of the organization.
Find out more »Convocation – AI in healthcare
Dr. Reid Maclellan will discuss the disadvantages of artificial intelligence in healthcare.
Find out more »March 2021
Convocation – “Revelations”
The students will watch a performance of "Revelations" by the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and then discuss in small groups.
Find out more »Convocation – Thinking to Transgress: Liberal Arts Education and Organizational Leadership
John Speer is high school Faculty in History and English at the Berkshire School. He is the Diversity and Inclusion Educator and Chair of the Equity Council. He monitors and audits academic departments for culturally relevant curriculum and plans and implements professional development in Culturally Relevant Pedagogy across the disciplines. Additionally, he partners with other departments and conducts training to help them work through an equity lens aligned with the school's strategic priorities for Diversity and Equity.
Find out more »Convocation – “Los Vendidos”
The students will watch a video production of "Los Vendidos" and then discuss the play in small groups.
Find out more »Convocation – Interview with Toni Morrison
The students will watch an interview with Toni Morrison and then discuss it in small groups.
Find out more »April 2021
Convocation – Worldviews Presentations
Blount students from the Worldviews class will present their senior projects.
Find out more »Convocation – Worldviews Presentations
Blount students from the Worldviews class will present their senior projects.
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