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As part of the "Critical Conversations" series, the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion welcomes Dr. Lara Schwartz to campus to provide this workshop on academic freedom, free expression, and civil discourse for students. 

In addition to exploring the many ongoing debates about free speech (and its boundaries), Dr. Schwartz will address surrounding issues including but not limited to protests and boycotts, whistle-blowing, coded language, difficult conversations, ethics of partisanship and compassion.

Participants will also take part in a moderated classroom-style session in which they engage with hypothetical fact patterns together and interactively considering solutions to problems that might arise in their college community.

As a public institution of higher education, UAB adheres to principles of Free Speech, Civil Discourse and Institutional Neutrality. Freedom of Expression and Use of UAB Facilities Policy allows members of the UAB community to hold events on campus; views expressed do not represent the university, which adheres to institutional neutrality. Events held at UAB are required to comply with all applicable state and federal laws, and participation is not limited based on impermissible criteria (e.g., age, gender, race, national origin, sexual orientation).


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