The Center for Freedom and Western Civilization is home to the following forums of academic research and discussion.
The Center for Freedom and Western Civilization is home to the following forums of academic research and discussion.
Co-directors: Alexander Nakhimovsky, Alice Nakhimovsky
The forum on Security and Democracy sponsors events on the topics of national security, the American military, foreign policy, and democratic development in countries around the world. It was formerly known as "Project Afghanistan."
Director: Robert Garland
Director Robert Garland’s goal is to make the classics of Greek and Roman philosophy come alive for modern audiences. Known for his popular lecture series in the Great Courses, Professor Garland has developed a creative project on the life and death of Socrates: a video with sound narration and music on Plato’s Apology that is entitled, “Socrates on Death Row.” It will be a teaching resource for Colgate’s core curriculum, Core 151: Legacies of the Ancient World, and will be shown in the Ho Center's Visualization Lab for students and the public.
Director: Stanley Brubaker
Professor Brubaker starts the lecture series every year with a Constitution Day debate on Sept.17, about the legal and constitutional issues surrounding important topics of the day.
Director: Chad Sparber
The Forum on Economic Freedom is directed by Chad Sparber, professor and chair of economics. Professor Sparber has worked to bring speakers on immigration, the economics of philanthropy and altruism, the international debt crisis, and the virtues of free enterprise.
Director: Carolyn C. Guile
The Forum on the Study of Cultural Heritage is directed by art and architectural historian, Carolyn C. Guile. Her research focuses on Eastern Europe and the protection of cultural heritage in times of conflict.
Director: Nina Moore
The Forum on Race and Public Policy is directed by Nina Moore, professor of political science.
Co-directors: David Dudrick, Jacob Klein
The Forum on Philosophy and Religion is co-directed by David Dudrick, George Carleton Jr. professor of philosophy and director, Sophomore Residential Scholars Program; and Jacob Klein, associate professor of philosophy.
Director: Steven Kepnes
The Forum on Jewish Theology is directed by Steven Kepnes, Professor of the Study of World Religions, Professor of Religion and Jewish Studies; Director of Chapel House and Director of the Fund for the Study of the Great Religions