WDUi Forum

In October, WDUi co-sponsored a program titled “The Dignity of an Intellectual Life for All.” Focusing on Dr. Zena Hitz’s thought-provoking book, Lost in Thought: The Hidden Pleasures of an Intellectual Life (2020), the program examined the value of embracing the liberal arts and humanities for their own sake and considered how a rich intellectual life for everyone enhances human dignity. We opened with a conversation featuring Dr. Hitz, followed by a responsive panel comprised of four distinguished educators, including our own dear Linda Hartling.

It turned out to be a wonderfully engaging, conversational program. A freely accessible recording has now been posted to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AQpbTdEq-g

Here are the program details:

Hosted by Suffolk University Law School, Boston, MA, and co-sponsored by:

Basic Program of Liberal Education for Adults, University of Chicago, Graham School

Harrison Middleton University

World Dignity University Initiative of Human Dignity and Humiliation Studies

Featured Speaker

Zena Hitz, Tutor, St. John’s College, Annapolis, MD, and author, Lost in Thought: The Hidden Pleasures of an Intellectual Life (Princeton, NJ: Princeton U. Press, 2020).

Guest Panelists

Joseph Coulson, President, Harrison Middleton University

Hilda Demuth-Lutze, English teacher (ret.), Chesterton High School, IN, and author of historical fiction

Amy Thomas Elder, Instructor, Basic Program of Liberal Education for Adults, University of Chicago, Graham School

Linda Hartling, Director, Human Dignity and Humiliation Studies

Moderator

David Yamada, Professor of Law, Suffolk University Law School, Boston, MA

Thank you for this, dear David. I have copied it to the website, replacing the announcement article.
I look forward to watch the recording soon, as I unfortunately could not attend the life event.
Uli