The Critical Inquiry & Citizenship Colloquium at Augustana University was created in 2023 to inspire and facilitate critical thinking, persuasive reasoning and thoughtful discussion among engaged citizens of a democratic and pluralistic society.
In partnership with the Center for Western Studies (CWS) and supported by Rosemarie and Dean Buntrock, this annual 1- or 2-day colloquium is intended to feature faculty scholars and students, as well as industry, research and policy experts who inspire and facilitate critical thinking, persuasive reasoning and thoughtful discussion around timely and engaging topics in areas ranging from religion, science and politics to history, technology and business. The colloquium kicks off or culminates in a keynote given by thought leaders of national or global prominence.
Dr. Michael Sandel, the Anne T. and Robert M. Bass Professor of Government at Harvard University, was the inaugural featured speaker.
Augustana University is excited to announce the second annual Critical Inquiry & Citizenship Colloquium with Dr. Danielle Allen as the featured speaker. Allen, the James Bryant Conant University Professor at Harvard University and director of the Allen Lab for Democracy Renovation at Harvard Kennedy School's Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation, will give a keynote presentation to the Augustana community, alumni and friends at 7 p.m., on Wednesday, Nov. 13, in the Elmen Center to kick off the 2-day colloquium. A book signing will follow the event.
Tickets for the 2024 Critical Inquiry & Citizenship Colloquium are free and available public at augie.edu/CICCTickets.