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This faculty panel will explore “dangerous questions” from a variety of disciplines to understand and respond to challenges facing American universities. The discussion will address the erosion of knowledge and expertise, as well as political forces that may attempt to limit intellectual inquiry and creativity.

Ambereen Dadabhoy, asssociate professor of literature, “What Would Shakespeare Say?”

Anup Gampa, assistant professor of psychology, “Invasive Species: Blaming Dysregulated Plant Neighbors Is a ‘Settler Move’ to Innocence” 

Rachel Mayeri, artist and professor of media studies, “What Can Art Do During a Fascist Takeover?”

David K. Seitz, associate professor of cultural geography, “Geography Against Immediacy”

Paul Steinberg, professor of political science and environmental policy, “Creative Politics as a Strategic Response to Authoritarianism” David Wilson, assistant professor of music, “Sounding (Anti-)Authoritarian: A Few Vignettes”