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Kwame Anthony Appiah Debates the Reality of Race with Adolph Reed, Jr.
Professor of Philosophy Nishiten Shah moderated a conversation between Kwame Anthony Appiah and Adolph Reed Jr. in Johnson Chapel on Oct. 29. They discussed the extent to which reckoning with racial history is necessary for progress and whether the concept of race is a myth.
An Interview with Presidential Scholar Kwame Anthony Appiah
The Student had the privilege of interviewing Presidential Scholar Kwame Anthony Appiah, a renowned philosopher and author, to discuss his background, career as a writer and thinker, and hopes for the future of philosophy.
From the Red Room: Nov. 1 AAS Meeting Updates
On Monday, Nov. 1, the AAS held its sixth weekly meeting of the semester. Senators discussed Budgetary Committee requests, reviewed officer reports from President Angelina Han ’22 and Vice-President Basma Azzamok ’22, and appointed members to a series of new committees.
Fresh Faculty: Ren Wiscons
Ren Wiscons is an assistant professor of chemistry. She received her bachelor’s degree at Oberlin College, and completed a master’s degree and doctorate at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
Campus Police Log: Oct. 26 to Nov. 1
The latest installment of the Police Log, from Oct. 26 to Nov. 1, can be found here.
College Ends Legacy Admissions, Expands Financial Aid; Community Reacts
In an email sent to the college community on Oct. 20, President Biddy Martin announced that the college will end its legacy admission preference starting in the 2022-2023 academic year. The college will also implement an expanded and simplified financial aid program.