Public Policy Forum
Public Policy Forum was formed in 2018 as a pan-University forum for improving the quality of teaching and scholarship at Lindenwood through diversity of thought, respectful disagreement, and mutual understanding. It is coordinated by Dr. Dale Walton, professor of international relations and senior research fellow in the Hammond Institute.
December 2, 2020
After the Drug War: Marijuana and Narcotics Legalization in the US
All but 15 states have legalized marijuana use and one state, Oregon, just decriminalized small amounts of heroin and other street drugs. Why have public attitudes toward drugs changed so much, and what are the possibilities going forward?
Virtual event. Registration is required.
FEATURING:
Dale Walton - Professor, International Relations
Jeanie Thies - Professor, Political Science
Rachel Ferguson - Professor, Managerial Philosophy
Howard Wall - Professor, Economics (Moderator)
November 14, 2019
Scientific Freedom in a World with Hyper-Disruptive Technology
A panel discussion on social stability, risk, and research into AI, Bioengineering
FEATURING:
David Brown - Professor, Philosophy
John Barr - Assistant Professor, Physics
Wojciech Golik - Associate Dean, School of Sciences
Howard Wall - Professor, Economics
Dale Walton - Professor, International Relations
Tawni Ferrarini - Professor, Economics (Moderator)
April 3, 2019
Are Educational Institutions Unwittingly Encouraging Political Toxicity?
An open discussion based on Chapter 3 – “The Untruth of Us vs. Them” – from the book: Coddling of the American Mind by Lukianoff and Haidt.
FEATURING:
Stephanie Afful - Associate Professor, Psychology
Rachel Ferguson - Plaster School of Business
Joseph Steineger - Assistant Professor, Philosophy
Jeanie Thies - Professor, Political Science
Dale Walton - Associate Professor, International Relations
Tawni Ferrarini - Professor, Economics (Moderator)
December 4, 2018
Tariffs and Trade: A Conversation
A panel discussion on pro-tariffs, anti-tariffs, and the US trade relationship with China
FEATURING:
Brian Arendt - Assistant Professor, International Relations
Howard Wall - Professor, Economics
Dale Walton - Associate Professor, International Relations
Tawni Ferrarini - Professor, Economics (Moderator)
