Is the U.S. a pluralistic democracy, or is it a divinely ordained promised land for European Christians? These competing visions of the nation have divided Americans throughout our history. Drawing on his New York Times bestseller, "The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy and the Path to a Shared American Future," Robert P. Jones will converse with us on how competing American origin stories continue to demarcate the fault lines dividing the country as we head toward the 2024 presidential election.
"ASU hosts Stanford psychologist Geoffrey L. Cohen, author of ""Belonging: The Science of Creating Connection and Bridging Divides,"" for a virtual visit on Oct. 10, 2024 at 2 p.m.
In ""Belonging,"" a Stanford psychologist draws on his own and others’ groundbreaking scientific research to offer simple, concrete solutions for fostering a sense of belonging in a world filled with discord and loneliness.
"Educators can show their school ID for the VIP experience in the ""Teacher’s Lounge"" before the show. Snacks will be provided by Four Peaks for Teachers Foundation.
Zainab Johnson is a stand-up comedian, actress, and writer. Zainab’s comedy is based on her unique point-of-view, which was shaped growing up in Harlem as one of thirteen siblings in a black Muslim family. After getting a degree in Education and Math and taking a job as a teacher, she quickly learned that she had a different calling.
"Educators can show their school ID for the VIP experience in the ""Teacher’s Lounge"" before the show. Snacks will be provided by Four Peaks for Teachers Foundation. Doors/ Bar/ DJ M7 at 6 p.m. Showtime at 8 p.m.
Deric Cahill AKA ""BOLDFAM"" has amassed a following of over 1M across social media with his satirical take on parenting, adulting and Karen crushing. Now, he's hitting the road with his first ever tour entitled ""Toxic Papa"" that will include material about his life B.K. and A.K.
Kam Patterson is a comedian from Orlando who is quickly gaining recognition for his sharp, high-energy sets and effortless crowd work. His comedy career started at just 10 years old when performing his debut set at his grandmother’s 50th birthday. Kam’s natural charisma and unique, upbeat humor most recently landed him a regular slot on the extremely popular KILL TONY show. He’s a rising star in the stand-up world and a frequent performer at the Comedy Mothership club in Austin, along with many other comedy venues in Austin and across the country.
"The “Thinking Beyond” webinar series will feature renowned physicists Paul Davies, Sara Walker and Maulik Parikh from the Beyond Center for Fundamental Concepts in Science at Arizona State University and will address a big question/topic in science. This Paul Davies and Sara Walker will present the topic.
September’s Webinar – Life as No One Knows It"
"Movie Synopsis:
A green ogre living a life of solitude in a far away swamp, Shrek is suddenly invaded by a horde of fairy tale characters, such as the Big Bad Wolf and the Three Little Pigs, all refugees of their homes who have been shunned by the evil Lord Farquaad.
"Arizona State University welcomes Jerusalem-based journalist Nathan Thrall as a guest in its TomorrowTalks series. Thrall will discuss his nonfiction work ""A Day in the Life of Abed Salama"" —winner of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize—in an online event on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024 at 12 p.m. Arizona / MST (12 p.m. PDT / 1 p.m. MDT / 2 p.m. CDT / 3 p.m. EDT).
"The “Thinking Beyond” webinar series will feature renowned physicists Paul Davies, Sara Walker and Maulik Parikh from the Beyond Center for Fundamental Concepts in Science at Arizona State University and will address a big question/topic in science. This month, Andrew B. Barron will present the topic and will be joined by Paul Davies and Sara Walker.
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