Cultivating Community, Broadening Perspectives
Syracuse Symposium's spring events showcase how humanities public programming can spark critical thinking and meaningful discussions about today's urgent issues.
A key aspect of preparing students to become engaged global citizens is exposing them to new perspectives. According to a study from the National Humanities Alliance, humanities public programming is one effective way to achieve this, as it “equips students with essential skills that are transferable to many areas of life and work, making them more thoughtful, informed and critical individuals.”
The Syracuse University Humanities Center hosts the Syracuse Symposium, which encompasses a variety of art exhibitions, lectures, film screenings, workshops, musical performances and more. These events, open to Syracuse University students, faculty and staff, along with the local community, inspire critical thinking about current issues and encourage reflection on personal values and beliefs, highlighting how the humanities can be applied in various real-world contexts... [Read the full A&S News story.]