Date & time
Tuesday, December 8, 2026
3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
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Knowledge Politics
Academic Freedom and Institutional Neutrality in an Age of the Culture Wars
Format
Hybrid
Cost
This event is free.
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4TH SPACE
J.W. McConnell Building
1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.
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In an era of escalating culture wars, universities are increasingly called upon to define their role in public life: should they take positions on pressing social issues or remain institutionally neutral?
This event brings together two leading experts on academic freedom in an age of polarization--Senior Manager for PEN America’s Freedom to Learn program Amy Reid (New College of Florida) and political scientist Jacob Levy (McGill University)—for an in-depth discussion on the politics of knowledge production and the responsibilities of academic institutions amid shifting expectations and intensifying public scrutiny.
Organized by Marc Lafrance, Special Advisor to the Provost on Campus Life, Provost’s Office and Lisa White, Executive Director, Equity Office. Part of the Courageous Conversations speaker series.
How can you participate? Please join us in person or online by registering for the Zoom Meeting or watching live on YouTube.
Have questions or if we can make this event more accessible for you: Contact us at info.4@concordia.ca
Speakers
Jacob Levy
Political Science, McGill University
Amy Reid
Gender Studies, New College of Florida & Freedom to Learn, PEN America
Marc Lafrance
Sociology, Concordia University
Description: A discussion on knowledge politics in universities.
Organized by: Marc Lafrance, Special Advisor to the Provost on Campus Life; Lisa White, Executive Director, Equity Office
Participants:
Marc Lafrance
Amy Reid
Jacob Levy
With: The Equity Office
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