| If you look for it, you will find an enormous number of opportunities for intellectual discussion outside of the Dartmouth classroom.
For example, tonight I went to this event:
The Distinguished Gentlemen of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Theta Zeta Chapter cordially invite you to join us for a proactive and thought provoking discussion
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Preventing Regression Together:
A Forum to Discuss Current Minority Issues at Dartmouth
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When: Monday, November 27th, 2006 @ 6PM
Where: Carson L02
Food and Refreshments Provided.
The objectives of this program are to raise awareness of the current racially tense events that have occurred this term and to have administrators available to attend to any constructive questions that the general community may have. In addition, we would like to use this program as a formal step towards unification of the Dartmouth Community, and to facilitate confrontation of these problems as a cohesive unit instead of individual communities. We believe there is strength in numbers; and united our voices will be heard.
What an amazing discussion! I came away with new perspectives on free speech, activism, respect for minorities, etc.
One of the main venues for intellectual discussion is through small groups meeting over lunch or dinner. There are several political discussion groups that meet once a week, provide free food, and focus on a particular political issue each meeting. These groups include PoliTALK, Daniel Webster Legal Society, and Women in Leadership. The World Affairs Council discusses international events weekly. Aporia hosts philosophical discussion and lunch weekly.
Many campus cultural groups also discuss important issues and hold events to promote cultural awareness. These groups include the Dartmouth Chinese Cultural Society, Milan (South Asian Society), Native Americans at Dartmouth, and many more.
Also, many students write and respond to op-eds in The Dartmouth every day.
Intellectual debate and discussion is very prominent on the Dartmouth campus -- don't let anyone tell you otherwise! |