Swarthmore Discussion Group Single Talk: Jonathan Zimmerman

This website uses resources that are being blocked by your network. Contact your network administrator for more information.

You Can't Say That: American Higher Education and the War on Free Speech

Jonathan Zimmerman, Professor of education and history, University of Pennsylvania

The October 7 Hamas attack on Israel triggered a new set of contradictions around free speech on American campuses. On the political right, the same people who formerly condemned universities as hostile to free speech demanded new restrictions on allegedly hateful statements. Meanwhile, left-wing voices who had demanded checks on hate speech became zealous advocates for protecting those same statements. This talk examines how we arrived at this frenzied moment and suggests a new way forward.

The Swarthmore Discussion Group (SDG) presents exceptional speakers on timely topics in a social setting that encourages stimulating discussion. In doing so, SDG enriches the lives and friendships of its members and enhances a sense of community among Swarthmore College alumni, students, their families, nearby residents, and other friends. Our speakers are distinguished scholars, community leaders, and field experts. Following their presentations on topics including politics, foreign affairs, economics, culture, and social issues, they welcome questions from and discussions with and among members.

Schedule:
5:15–6 p.m. (optional) Happy Hour
6 p.m. Dinner
7–8:15 p.m. Talk and Q&A

Is the prepopulated information below not yours? Please click "Logout"

DeleteAttendee # _ID_
Attendees
Email Address First Name Preferred First Name Last Name Mobile Pronoun Country Street City Region Postal Code Affiliation (select all that apply) Affiliation (select all that apply) I am an Alumnus/Alumna I am the Spouse/Partner of an alum or current student I am a Parent of an alum or current student I am Family of an alum or current student I am a Current Student I am a Potential Student I am Faculty I am College Staff I am a Friend of an alum or current student None of these apply (Other) Dietary Restrictions Dietary Restrictions Gluten Free Vegan Vegetarian Severe Food Allergy Please describe your dietary needs: Do you have Mobility Needs? Do you have Mobility Needs? Yes No Please describe your mobility needs. Individual Payment

Add Guest

Amount Due
Loading...

Amount Due

There are no other available events to display for this date.

I am an Alumnus/Alumna

I am the Spouse/Partner of an alum or current student

I am a Parent of an alum or current student

I am Family of an alum or current student

I am a Current Student

I am a Potential Student

I am Faculty

I am College Staff

I am a Friend of an alum or current student

None of these apply (Other)