Structural Racism: A 3 Part series hosted by the Riley Institute at Furman University

Virtual

Registration is now open for StraightTalk 2021, a three-part series that will explore the continued impact of structural racism ⁠— the broad system of policies, practices, structures, and norms that perpetuate and reinforce racial inequities ⁠— in the United States and what we can do as a community and a country to create a more just society.

$10

The Riley Institute at Furman University presents: Global 360:A New World Order?

Watkins Room @ Trone Student Center 3300 Poinsett Hwy, Greenville, SC

In an evening of eight-minute talks, seven Furman professors of politics and international affairs will discuss the United States’ engagement with various regions and how it impacts the U. S.’s ability to promote American interests and values more broadly. Have we missed opportunities for better relations? What is the impact today of U.S. foreign policy […]

Free Markets Free Speech? Social Media & Censorship in the 21st Century

Watkins Room @ Trone Student Center 3300 Poinsett Hwy, Greenville, SC

Since the advent of social media, millions have used the internet to raise their voices. But in an increasingly polarized landscape, some users across the political spectrum feel that their speech is under threat from others. As bipartisan interest in government regulation of social media companies grows, it raises the question: Are Americans as committed […]

The Riley Institute @Furman hosts “A New Climate Movement”

McAlister Auditorium 3300 Poinsett Hwy, Greenville, SC, United States

Three nights of compelling discussion. Real-world examples of action happening now. Stories of how anyone can plug into the climate movement. Join The Riley Institute @Furman University for three consecutive Tuesdays beginning August 30 for “A New Climate Movement: Acting on Solutions that Work.” Get tickets here.

Our Fragile Democracy A Three Part Series Presented by The Riley Inst. at Furman

McAlister Auditorium 3300 Poinsett Hwy, Greenville, SC, United States

OUR FRAGILE DEMOCRACY A Three-part Series | August 29, September 6, September 12 | 6:30 p.m. McAlister Auditorium, Furman University A wide majority of Americans say our democracy is in crisis. Is it possible that the United States, the world’s oldest democracy, will not survive the threats it faces? Join us at 6:30 p.m. August 29 (Tuesday), September 6 (Wednesday), […]

Breaking the News Film Screening and Discussion sponsored by The Riley Institute at Furman

Burgiss Theatre @ Furman University 3300 Poinsett Hwy, Greenville, SC, United States

Join the Riley Institute and South Carolina ETV on Monday Feb. 12th from 6:30-8:30 PM in the Burgiss Theatre in the Trone Student Center at Furman University for an exclusive pre-screening of Breaking the News This documentary follows a scrappy, diverse group of women and LGBTQ+ journalists banding together to launch The 19th*, a digital news start-up […]

The Riley Institute at Furman presents Politics in the Divided States of America

McAlister Auditorium 3300 Poinsett Hwy, Greenville, SC, United States

HOW AMERICA’S CULTURE WARS INFLUENCE PUBLIC PERCEPTION AND POLICY DURING THE 2024 ELECTION SEASON PRESENTED BY THE RILEY INSTITUTE AND OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS September 3, 10, and 17 | 6:30 p.m. | McAlister Auditorium at Furman University The U.S. 2024 presidential election has been […]

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