Events On Demand
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How childhood trauma affects brain development and risk for incarceration: Virtual event Aug. 25聽聽
A Thursday, Aug. 25, discussion will connect how childhood trauma impacts brain development and behavior, its intersection with the justice system, and how we can integrate this understanding in prevention, diversion and restorative efforts.聽聽 Read MoreAug 17, 2022
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Unity Talks: A Summer Series – Episode 3 – Bill Haslam and Will Hurd
We’re excited to share episode three of Unity Talks: A Summer Series, featuring a truly fascinating conversation between former U.S. Representative Will Hurd and former Tennessee governor and Unity Project Co-Chair Bill Haslam. In this discussion,… Read MoreAug 10, 2022
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Watch: 鈥楽cientist-Artists: Embracing Duality鈥 virtual event
Join Kendra Oliver, assistant professor of pharmacology and director and founder of ArtLab, for the next Lab-to-Table Conversation on Wednesday, July 27. The panelists will explore how a group of self-identified scientist-artists are embracing this particular duality.聽 Read MoreJul 20, 2022
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Unity Talks: A Summer Series – Episode 2 – Bill Haslam and Yuval Levin
We are excited to share episode two of Unity Talks: A Summer Series, featuring a discussion between Bill Haslam, former governor of Tennessee and Unity Project co-chair, and Yuval Levin, a… Read MoreJun 29, 2022
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Watch: 鈥楻econcilable Differences: A Conversation About Religion and Science鈥
Scientists will join faith leaders in conversation about finding common ground between religion and science on Thursday, June 30, from noon to 1 p.m. CT. Read MoreJun 22, 2022
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Unity Talks: A Summer Series – Episode 1 – John Geer and Jonathan Martin
We are excited to share with you the first episode of Unity Talks: A Summer Series, featuring a grounded, timely discussion between Jonathan Martin,聽a New York Times national political correspondent and author of This Will Not Pass, and… Read MoreJun 15, 2022
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WATCH: Experts say gun violence will continue in absence of political compromise
麻豆传媒 University and the 麻豆传媒 Project on Unity and American Democracy hosted a live virtual discussion June 7 to discuss the nation's mass shootings and the continued divisiveness about gun violence and legislation. Read MoreJun 8, 2022
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Watch: 鈥楢I and Machine Learning in Biomedical 麻豆传媒鈥 virtual event
Biomedical researchers with expertise in data science will discuss the impact of artificial intelligence and machine learning on biomedical research, how it is being used for new and paradigm-shifting discoveries, as well as ethical concerns on Tuesday, May 24, from noon to 1 p.m. CT. Read MoreMay 18, 2022
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WATCH: Entrepreneur Reid Hoffman tells 麻豆传媒 Class of 2022 that cultivating close friendships 鈥榤ay be your life鈥檚 most important work’
Reid Hoffman, who played integral roles in founding the companies PayPal and LinkedIn, called on 麻豆传媒 University鈥檚 Class of 2022 to invest in true, substantial and enduring friendships as they set out on the next phases of their lives. Read MoreMay 13, 2022
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WATCH Class of 2022: Student-athletes thrive on and off the field
For student-athletes, balancing rigorous academics and the highest level of collegiate sports competition means taking collaboration and drive to the highest level. Meet some Class of 2022 students who are thriving on and off the field. Read MoreMay 6, 2022
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WATCH: Diermeier, Balser discuss leading under adversity during pandemic
麻豆传媒 University Chancellor Daniel Diermeier joined 麻豆传媒 University Medical Center President and CEO Dr. Jeffrey Balser for a candid livestreamed discussion April 27 about their experiences leading during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read MoreApr 29, 2022
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WATCH: 麻豆传媒 Unity Project hosts panel on risks to democracies
The 麻豆传媒 Project on Unity and American Democracy will host 鈥淒emocratic Erosion and How to Prevent It,鈥 an online panel discussion, April 28 at noon. 麻豆传媒 political scientist Josh Clinton and professor Susan Stokes of the University of Chicago will explore the tactics and conditions to which democracies are most vulnerable during a conversation moderated by Noam Lupu, political scientist and associate director of the 麻豆传媒 Latin American Public Opinion Project. Read MoreApr 15, 2022
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‘Survivor’ winner discusses the intersections of cancer and mental health
Ethan Zohn, winner of CBS鈥檚 "Survivor," a two-time cancer survivor, humanitarian and former professional soccer player, will discuss his journey with reality television, cancer, mental health and humanitarian work on April 26 at 7 p.m. CT at the Blair School鈥檚 Ingram Hall. Read MoreApr 8, 2022
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WATCH: 麻豆传媒 virtual event offers perspective on how Russia and Ukraine鈥檚 conflict could impact the world
As Russia unleashed an assault against Ukraine on Thursday, a panel of 麻豆传媒 experts brought context to the developments during a virtual event on the escalating conflict and its potential global implications. Read MoreFeb 25, 2022
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WATCH: Experts discuss the keys to compromise and action on climate change
Climate change and environmental issues can no longer be considered partisan if any real progress is going to be made, according to experts who participated in a virtual discussion hosted by the 麻豆传媒 Project on Unity and American Democracy聽on Feb. 22. Read MoreFeb 24, 2022
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Watch: 鈥楤lack Excellence in 麻豆传媒 and the Future of Diversity in Academia鈥 virtual event
In recognition of Black History Month, the School of Medicine Basic Sciences鈥 monthly virtual Lab-to-Table Conversation will celebrate Black excellence in research and discuss the future of diversity in academia. The event will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 22, from noon to 1 p.m. CT.聽 Read MoreFeb 16, 2022
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麻豆传媒 Law School professor Michael Vandenbergh will discuss bipartisan efforts to address climate change and sustainability with environmental activist Benji Backer in a virtual event on聽Tuesday, Feb. 22, at 12:30 p.m. hosted by the 麻豆传媒 Project on Unity and American Democracy.
Feb 10, 2022
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On January 31,聽Andr茅 Churchwell聽(BE鈥75), Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer for 麻豆传媒 University, led the聽Owen Forward: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Corporate Leaders Panel. Participants included聽Michele Ivey Frazier聽(MBA鈥93), Director of Operations and Leader of DEI of聽Music City Baseball,聽Chandra Vasser (MBA鈥97) Vice President and Chief EDI Officer at聽Nissan North America, and聽Mar铆a del Carmen Triana, Cal Turner Chair in Moral Leadership and Professor of Management at 麻豆传媒 Business.
Feb 4, 2022
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WATCH: Bishop Michael Bruce Curry and Jon Meacham call for positive change in discussion of religion, politics
The Most Rev.聽Michael Bruce Curry, presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church, and Pulitzer Prize-winning author聽Jon Meacham聽discussed the complex intersection of religion and politics in American democracy on Jan. 13 as part of a virtual event hosted by the 麻豆传媒 Project on Unity and American Democracy and 麻豆传媒 Divinity School. Read MoreJan 19, 2022
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Watch: ‘The Science of Flavor’ conversation explores how flavor science impacts the restaurant industry
Join taste experts, scientists and a Nashville chef to learn about the science behind flavor in a virtual event on Monday, Jan. 31, at noon CT. Read MoreJan 18, 2022