President’s Forum

President’s Forum Event Series

The President’s Forum is an event series consisting of moderated panel discussions, debates, or other highly interactive presentations on controversial issues. Underscoring the academy’s unique role as the ultimate marketplace of ideas, the forum allows for open and robust discourse on timely topics, presenting diverse perspectives in a fair and balanced manner. The goal is not to privilege any particular perspective or ideology but, rather, to promote habits of mind and argumentation that enlighten students and the public and that promote a deeper understanding of critical issues facing our society.

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I appreciated the opportunity put on by the president to create a safe place to have a civil and respectful conversation about a controversial topic. This event was able to show students and members of the UNE community how to listen to and have these types of conversations. Instead of bullying those with different opinions into submission, having the ability to agree to disagree is a very important attribute for anyone to hold.”

— Jarrett O’Connor, Public Health ’23

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