Author Colin Woodard: A Public Lecture
Monday, February 10, 2025 5:30–6:30 PM
- LocationBowen-Thompson Student Union, Multipurpose Room
- DescriptionJoin us for an inspiring keynote presentation by award-winning journalist and acclaimed author Colin Woodard. Delve into the history of the epic struggle between individual liberty and the common good, as explored in his groundbreaking book American Character.Colin Woodard’s accomplishments include:New York Times Best-Selling AuthorPulitzer Prize FinalistSpeaker for esteemed institutions such as the U.S. Senate, Smithsonian, and the American Enterprise Institute Department of the TreasuryThis conversation allows us to explore more into BGSU's place as a public university for the public good.Sponsored by: Division of Inclusion and Belonging, Division of Student Engagement and Success, and The Democracy and Public Policy Research Network
- Websitehttps://events.bgsu.edu/event/keynote-speaker-colin-woodard
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