A Discussion of the Critical Issues facing Hartford in the 21st Century
What: Five distinguished scholars will examine the challenges facing Hartford in the early part of the 21st century. The panel discussion is sponsored by Trinity’s Center for Urban and Global Studies and will highlight local, regional and global perspectives.
When: Friday, February 8, 2008 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. A reception will follow.
Where: Washington Room, Mather Hall, on the Trinity campus.
Background: The Center for Urban and Global Studies, which was launched in October 2007, is sponsoring a two-year research project on the transformation of Hartford. Its purpose is to deepen Trinity’s engagement in Hartford and enhance its contributions to the city.
The February 8 symposium marks the opening event. The two-staged project will involve a broad group of Trinity and non-Trinity faculty members, as well as policy analysts, community representatives and students. The first stage will feature discussions and research on the critical issues facing Hartford. The second stage is expected to result in the publication of a book that will contribute to classroom and experiential learning, urban scholarship, and community development.
The participants in the February 8 panel discussion include:
• Kurt Schlichting, E. Gerald Corrigan ’63 Chair in Humanities and Social Sciences, Fairfield University;
• Louise Simmons, Associate Professor of Social Work, the University of Connecticut;
• Janet Bauer, Associate Professor of International Studies, Trinity College.
• Michael Sacks, Professor of Sociology, Trinity College.
• Andrew Walsh, Associate Director of the Leonard Greenberg Center for the Study of Religion in Public Life, Trinity College.
The initial symposium will be followed by a March 7 event focusing on regionalism, economic development and governance in the Greater Hartford region. Tom Condon, deputy editorial page editor of The Hartford Courant and the editor of its Place section, will serve as moderator.
The third and final event of the Spring 2008 semester will take place on April 10 and will deal with the diverse ethnic and migrant communities in Hartford. Details of the March and April events will be forthcoming.
The February 8 panel discussion is open to the Trinity community and to the public. For more information, contact Luiselle Rivera at Luiselle.Rivera@trincoll.edu or at 860-297-5175.