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Southwestern University students hold signs that read "End white supremacy" and "Cut the act. Take Action," at a protest Wednesday, February 22. Photo by Katherine Anthony

Southwestern University students hold signs that read "End white supremacy" and "Cut the act. Take Action," at a protest Wednesday, February 22. Photo by Katherine Anthony

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Recent racist displays spark Southwestern University student protest

Brigid Cooley
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Over 250 Southwestern University students gathered Wednesday, February 22, to protest the university’s response — or what some consider a lack thereof — to three recent and public displays of racism on campus.
SU professors Kimberly Smith and Eric Selbin are co-chairs of the 2023 Brown Symposium. (Photo by Katherine Anthony)

SU professors Kimberly Smith and Eric Selbin are co-chairs of the 2023 Brown Symposium. (Photo by Katherine Anthony)

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Brown Symposium to explore revolution, rebellion and resistance through art

Katherine Hamilton
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
This year’s Brown Symposium at Southwestern University will explore how art can both drive and reflect social change, symposium co-chairs Eric Selbin and Kimberly Smith said.  Mr. Selbin is a professor of political science at the university, while Ms. Smith is a professor of art history.
2023 Brown Symposium

2023 Brown Symposium

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Brown Symposium set for February 21-23

Katherine Hamilton
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Southwestern University will explore “Radical Imagination: Art & Social Change” during the 2023 Brown Symposium, February 21-23. The symposium will dive into revolution, rebellion and resistance as moments that offer access to radical imagination, according to coordinators Kimberly A.
Dr. Malissa Ismaila, right, Southwestern’s director of student inclusion and diversity, addresses a crowd of roughly 25 people after Mr. Harris’ speech. (Photos by Brigid Cooley)

Dr. Malissa Ismaila, right, Southwestern’s director of student inclusion and diversity, addresses a crowd of roughly 25 people after Mr. Harris’ speech. (Photos by Brigid Cooley)

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Keynote discusses ideologies of MLK, Malcolm X as part of Southwestern University Dream Week

Brigid Cooley
Saturday, January 21, 2023
Contrasting ideologies held by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X, as well as their shared commitment to bringing about civil rights for the Black community, were the topics of discussion during a keynote address at Southwestern University.
A still from "Spectra Force Vive: Infinite Pie Delivery Service," a 33:32 minute video by JooYoung Choi.

A still from "Spectra Force Vive: Infinite Pie Delivery Service," a 33:32 minute video by JooYoung Choi.

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Southwestern's 2023 Brown Symposium to spotlight art

Kate St. Clair
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Southwestern University’s most anticipated annual event, the Brown Symposium, will take place February 21-23.    The theme for the event’s 41st year will be “Radical Imagination: Art & Social Change.” The university announced its lineup this week.
Attendees gather to sing “Silent Night “outside Southwestern University’s Lois Perkins Chapel at the conclusion of a Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols Thursday, December 1.

Attendees gather to sing “Silent Night “outside Southwestern University’s Lois Perkins Chapel at the conclusion of a Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols Thursday, December 1.

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Photos: Southwestern University's candle-lit holiday tradition

Andy Sharp
Saturday, December 3, 2022
Southwestern University’s annual Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols were held Thursday, December 1, at the school's Lois Perkins Chapel.
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