Student Colloquium on Free Expression

Campus protests, political debate, classroom discussion, and interpersonal communications surround the college experience. The Student Colloquium on Free Expression explores the inception and promise of free expression and principles of dialogue across difference. Students will gain insights on how free expression influences social progress, scholarship, and inclusion while practicing skills to advance their own leadership and advocacy in these areas. All participants will earn a PEN America certificate as a free expression advocate.

 Washington College is proud to partner with PEN America, a global champion of human rights and free expression, to welcome Lara Hope Schwartz, author of Try to Love the Questions – From Debate to Dialogue in Classrooms and Life, as our colloquium facilitator. The colloquium is open to students by invitation and request. If you are interested in participating, please request your spot through Campus Events.