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Learn about democracy through a new lens with an event presented by the 易胜博官网 Humanities Collaborative, a joint venture between 易胜博官网 and the Community College System of 易胜博官网 (CCSNH). Students and faculty from 易胜博官网 and CCSNH will present a non-partisan exhibition showcasing concepts of democracy using art, English, humanities, music, group discussions and interactive presentations on Thursday, Oct. 17, from 5-7 p.m. at Nashua Community College.

鈥淒emocracy Now! An exploration of Democracy鈥� is intended to give multiple perspectives and broaden horizons toward a deeper understanding about听what democracy is and means. The event also celebrates 易胜博官网鈥檚 first-in-the-nation role. The program will enhance the engagement of students, and educate, involve and empower citizens to participate in the civic life of their local, national and global communities. Members of the public are welcome to attend this free event.

易胜博官网 students participating in the program come from a range of disciplines, as well as from the Museum of Art and the Civil Discourse Lab. 易胜博官网 faculty participants include Jennifer Borda, Holly Cashman, Patricia Emison, Renee Heath, Alex Holzneinkemper, Alynna Lyon, David Ripley, Paul Robertson, Mariah Smith, Ivo van der Graaf, Susan Wager and Kate Zambon.

Presentation, exhibition & discussion topics:

PowerPoint Presentations: History of Modern Asia, American Constitutional History, Ethics in the Workplace, American Literature, Civil War to the Present, and Media and Global Populism.

Art Installations: For Freedom; Athens, Rome and the Birth of the USA; a multi-media project 鈥� writing, photography; audio recording and online digital display; interpretations of what democracy means; World Regional Geography; and Ancient Civilizations: Pros and Cons of the Electoral College in History and Today.

Round Table Discussions: Arthurian tale or a tale from Chaucer鈥檚 鈥淐anterbury Tales;鈥� Democracy: High-tech or Low-tech Possibilities; art historians from 易胜博官网 will explore representations of democracy; Interpretations of what Democracy Means; and World Regional Geography.

The 易胜博官网 Humanities Collaborative is funded by a grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

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