History Philosophy Political Science Economics
Democracy vs. Autocracy: A Public “Teach-In”
Join us in this is an important topic! The war in Ukraine has brought the contrast between these two systems to the forefront.
PNW Model UN Estonia Presentation
Join us for a Presentation by Siim Sӧӧt on Estonia's Position in Global Affairs! Siim Sӧӧt is Honorary Consul of the Republic of Estonia, Associate Professor Emeritus of Anthropology at the University of Illinois at Chicago, as well as Specialist in Transportation Systems Research. He will be specifically addressing PNW students who will be representing […]
History Matters: That Time Americans Wanted a Monarchy
Johnathan Swarts, Dean of the Honors College, will engage Michael Connolly, Professor of History and author of Jacobitism in Britain and the United States, 1880-1910, about this Progressive-era reform movement.
CHESS Film Series: 12 Years a Slave
Join us for the CHESS Film Series! This week, we will be watching 12 Years a Slave (2013).
Philosophy Matters: The Problem of Tolerance
Join us for a talk on tolerance by PNW Philosophy Professor David Detmer! Tolerance appears to be an important value. Where do we draw the line? How is the value of tolerance best conceptualized?
CHESS Film Series: Hidden Figures
Join us for the CHESS Film Series: Movies & Discussions on Black History! This week, we will be watching Hidden Figures (2016).
CHESS Film Series: Enola Holmes
Join us for the CHESS Film Series: Movies & Discussions on Women's History! This week, we will be watching Enola Holmes (2020).
CHESS Film Series: Lady Bird
Join us for the CHESS Film Series: Movies & Discussions on Women's History! This week, we will be watching Lady Bird (2017).
CHESS Film Series: Little Women
Join us for the CHESS Film Series: Movies & Discussions on Women’s History! This week, we will be watching Little Women (2019).
Philosophy Matters: Race-Consciousness, Racism, Remedies: Beauty and the Chaste Eye
Professor Deepa Majumdar explores the nature of race-consciousness, the different genres of racism, and the solutions – focusing on the aesthetic aspect of race-based prejudice.