University experts discuss ideas to restore faith in U.S. democracy
Panel probes solutions for next generation of citizen-leaders
New opinion research paints a fraught picture for democracy in the United States.
A global pandemic, racial injustice and political polarization continue to stress government at all levels. In the context of widespread reports that citizens are dissatisfied with democratic cornerstones such as fair elections, political representation, presidential powers and equal justice, experts at The Ohio State University recently discussed the causes of this loss of faith and what it will take to restore confidence in our systems.
Executive Vice President and Provost Bruce A. McPheron introduced the latest Education for Citizenship dialogue series last week. McPheron tied the university’s land-grant mission to the sustainment of democracy.
Reflections of a First-Year Buckeye: Events and gatherings update, influential scholars
President Johnson encourages community to share a little #BuckeyeLove
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President Kristina M. Johnson sent the following email to The Ohio State University community today (Feb. 11).
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff:
Your efforts to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus continue to pay off. I am proud to be part of such a caring and conscientious Buckeye community. As this challenge continues, you are succeeding every day in advancing our overall mission and building a better world.
Our student seven-day average positivity rate has continued to trend at 0.5% – both on and off campus. When I think of the sacrifices all of you are making to help keep one another, your families and our broader Buckeye community safe, I am inspired. The Buckeye spirit shines even brighter. Let’s continue to be safe around each other and for each other, Together As Buckeyes.
Reflections of a First-Year Buckeye: In-person classes, safety education and programming
President Johnson provides updates on COVID-19 vaccinations, campus engagement
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President Kristina M. Johnson sent the following email to The Ohio State University community today (Feb. 2).
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff:
We are now in our fourth week of classes and our second week of some face-to-face instruction. I am excited to welcome many of you back to our campuses. Together as Buckeyes we got the job done this past fall, fighting the virus and remaining on campus to do the things we love. Let’s do it again, Buckeyes.
Ohio State hosts discussion on intersection of race and democracy
Series seeks to develop informed citizens 614.292.7276
The contentious 2020 election and the current state of U.S. democracy were topics discussed last week during an Ohio State University-hosted event titled “Race and Democracy in America.”
Tina Pierce of the John Glenn College of Public Affairs moderated a conversation between faculty experts Rachel Kleit, associate dean of faculty affairs in the College of Engineering; Wendy Smooth, associate dean for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the College of Arts and Sciences; and Winston C. Thompson, associate professor of philosophy of education in the College of Education and Human Ecology.
Ohio State hosts conversation on repairing nation’s “social fabric”
Speakers include New York Times columnist David Brooks 614.292.7276
Following a contentious lead-up to the transfer of power in the nation, The Ohio State University will host a conversation on how to repair a divided nation.
Tomorrow, President Kristina M. Johnson will host “Becoming Weavers in a Divided Nation,” part of the university’s Education for Citizenship dialogue series. The live event will take place from 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. over Zoom. The conversation is free and open to the public.
Johnson will host and deliver introductory remarks. David Brooks, the influential