How Do We Get There?: Accelerating Diversity in Slow to Change Humanities Fields, Virtual Roundtable, American Council of Learned Societies via Zoom, December 17, 2020, 4:00–5:30 pm (EST)

The American Council of Learned Societies is pleased to present “How Do We Get There?: Accelerating Diversity in Slow to Change Humanities Fields,” on Thursday, December 17, 2020, at 4-5:30 PM EST. 

This virtual roundtable discussion will offer a candid discourse exploring the history, current state, and solutions addressing humanities fields that remain largely homogeneous. Sharing their experiences and perspectives in this discussion will be:

• Anita L. Allen, Henry R. Silverman Professor of Law and professor of philosophy at the University of Pennsylvania Law School
• Philip Ewell, Associate Professor of music theory, Hunter College of the City University of New York
• Cord Whitaker, Associate Professor of English, Wellesley College

The discussion will be moderated by Pauline Saliga, executive director of the Society of Architectural Historians, which has been actively addressing ways to advance diversity in its field. 

This event is presented as part of the ACLS Humanistic Knowledge in the 21st Century public event series.

Advance registration required.