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DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Courageous Conversation on the history and urgent
  reality of book challenges and banning.  This essential dialogue will exp
 lore the complex intersections of censorship\, access\, and inclusion\, an
 d their profound impact on intellectual freedom and information access ava
 ilability at different levels of education\, as well as the preparedness o
 f our students and the broader campus community.  \n\nFacilitated by:\n\nM
 arla DeRosa\, Associate Professor of the Practice\, English Department\, a
 nd Director of Undergraduate Studies for EnglishScott Britton\, Associate 
 University Librarian for Access\, Administration\, and Staff DevelopmentPr
 of. DeRosa and Mr. Britton will share insights from the academy and the li
 brary\, examining how limits on intellectual exploration directly influenc
 e the diversity of thought\, curriculum development\, and critical thinkin
 g essential for success in the classroom and the workplace.\n\n\nWe will a
 ddress the following questions in our courageous conversation:\n\nWhy are 
 books being challenged?Who decides what students and citizens can read?Why
  does this matter now more than ever?Censored and banned books will be ava
 ilable to ground our discussion.  This is a vital opportunity to think cri
 tically and share perspectives on safeguarding intellectual freedom within
  educational settings and beyond.\n \n\nThe event is scheduled on Tuesday\
 , October 28\, 2025 McElroy Commons Faculty Dining Room Dinner: 5:30 p.m. 
 | Program: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.\n\nThis event is open to all faculty\, st
 aff\, and students. \n\nPlease rsvp via: https://forms.gle/vcWPqhjeKyteVRY
 57
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LOCATION:McElroy Commons\, Faculty Dining Room
SUMMARY:Courageous Conversation: Book Censorship & Banning in Education 
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