Dr. Kevin Gutzman, a History professor at Western Connecticut State University and a prolific author, has turned his attention to Thomas Jefferson and the ideas that the author of the Declaration of Independence spent most of his life developing. Gutzman discusses his recently published book, “Thomas Jefferson – Revolutionary: A Radical’s Struggle to Remake America,” and Jefferson’s continuing influence on American life.

As faculty, we help students navigate difficult topics, some that shift in focus from day to day in a contentious political climate. While as citizens we readily take positions, in the classroom we need to help students unpack the reasons for the positions they hold. In so doing, we must be able to separate an indefensible argument from those which we might be inclined to dismiss because of our political preferences and beliefs. How do we as faculty and students navigate that space?

Recorded in front of a live audience, moderated by Associate Vice President Ann Atkinson

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind-the-scenes at a WCSU commencement? Neither has anyone else, and this podcast gives you only the information you need to enjoy Commencement 2017: Where to be, at what time, and what to bring. Plus a small amount of commencement day wisdom by Helen Bechard, who organizes the whole thing.

A panel discussion, led by CELT director Leslie Lindenauer, about how to counter act and explain fake news in the classroom.

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