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FREE INQUIRY & EXPRESSION

 

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The Future of Democracy

Throughout the Fall semester, Stetson University will explore the importance of free inquiry and expression to the future of democracy in and beyond the United States. Events will include speakers, panel discussions and civil dialogues.

Cultural credit will be available for every event.

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American Global Leadership

Steven David of Johns Hopkins University will speak on campus as part of our Friends and Family Weekend. David will focus on the timely topic of changes in American grand strategy and national security concerns from the 1900s to today, including the continued struggle of promoting democracy across Asia and the evolution of the American world order in light of global geopolitical changes.

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A More Perfect Union

Constitution Day keynote with Desmond Meade, President of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition and a nationally recognized advocate for voting rights and criminal justice reform. Meade will share his personal journey from incarceration to leading one of the most significant expansions of democracy in recent US history.

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Let My People Vote Day Of Action

A powerful afternoon of outreach and advocacy to help register eligible formerly incarcerated individuals in our community to vote. In partnership with the Community Education Project and supported by the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition (FRRC)

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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Things We Don’t Talk About at Dinner

Addressing a range of sensitive subjects, the "Things We Don't Talk About At Dinner" series invites you to navigate challenging conversations collectively. Join us for a series of interactive sessions where we'll delve into topics including politics, race, gender and sexuality, and religion. Through engaging in discussions over shared meals, you'll develop the skills to converse effectively about these complex themes.

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Stetson Votes Week

Monday, September 15 - Thursday, September 18, 2025

Stetson Votes Week is a vibrant week of nonpartisan voter engagement at Stetson University—including voter registration, a Rock for Democracy concert, Constitution Day keynote, and campus-wide trivia and giveaways.

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Great Minds That Don’t Think Alike

Great Minds Who Don’t Think Alike is a dynamic panel and dialogue series that brings together diverse voices to explore complex and sometimes controversial issues through civil discourse. This special session focuses on Artificial Intelligence, featuring a panel of experts with differing viewpoints on the ethical, social, environmental, and human implications of AI. Join us for an engaging conversation that challenges assumptions, sparks curiosity, and invites meaningful dialogue about one of the most urgent and rapidly evolving issues of our time.