Civic Discourse: A Public Debate on Free Speech on Campus

With introductory remarks from Laurie Patton, prominent voices in our community will participate in a debate Thursday, March 23rd, at 7pm in Wilson Hall on the following topic:

“Should student bodies seek to deny speakers a platform on the basis of ideology?”

In the aftermath of Charles Murray, the Middlebury community has been embroiled in a contentious conversation on the meaning of civic discourse. Community Council and the Debate Society have joined together to host a community debate where Middlebury students can explore the arguments involved and showcase civic discourse. Voices from both event organizers and protest leaders will be represented