Events
REBECCA J. HESTER, “EMBODIED POLITICS: HEALTH PROMOTION, MIGRANT ACTIVISM AND NEOLIBERALISM”
This working paper is meant to be the introductory chapter of my forthcoming book “Embodied Politics.” In this chapter, I argue that there are two predominant theoretical approaches to health and its promotion, both of which are based in an activist politics. On the one hand, we think of health as a social justice “good,” […]
IMMIGRATION SERIES: FLYER AND DATES
We are pleased to announce speakers, dates and times for the upcoming series on immigration! They are: Jan. 24 – Mariana Ortega (Penn State) is author of In-Between: Latina Feminist Phenomenology, Multiplicity, and the Self (2016). (Atkins Library Halton Reading Room, 2:30-4:00. Including photo exhibit by Verónica Cárdenas and reception) Feb 7 – Natalie Cisneros (Seattle Univ.) is completing […]
ALESSANDRO DELFANTI, “THE HISTORY OF POLITICS OF DISTRIBUTED BIOTECHNOLOGY”
Alessandro Delfanti (Assistant Prof. of Culture and New Media at the University of Toronto) presents: “THE HISTORY OF POLITICS OF DISTRIBUTED BIOTECHNOLOGY” Lunch workshop, Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018, Cone 112, 11:30-12:45 (note changed start time from last year!). Free and open to the public – but please RSVP Here by Oct. 25 so we can order food! Abstract: Do-it-yourself […]
PICS AND LINK FROM DELFANTI TALK
For some pics from Alessandro Delfanti’s talk – and for a link to the paper he based it around – check out the Facebook page, here
NC TRANS PRIDE 2018
The Center is pleased to be a co-sponsor of NC Trans Pride 2018 – for the flyer, see here.
TODD KUIKEN, “HOW DIY BIO GETS AHEAD ON ETHICS, BIOSAFETY AND BIOSECURITY”
Todd Kuiken (Senior Research Scholar Genetic Engineering and Society Center, NC State University) presents: “HOW DIY BIO GETS AHEAD ON ETHICS, BIOSAFETY AND BIOSECURITY” Lunch workshop, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018, Cone 112, 11:30-12:45 (note changed start time from last year!). Free and open to the public – but please RSVP Here by Oct. 28 so we can order food! […]
4TH ANNUAL SOUTHEASTERN ETHICS AND PHILOSOPHY OF TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOP
In cooperation with the Science and Technology Studies program at Virginia Tech, the Center is sponsoring the Fourth Annual Southeastern Ethics and Philosophy of Technology (SEPOT) conference on Sept. 29, at the Center City building in Charlotte. The schedule is here.
ANNUAL CENTER BREAKFAST, SEPT. 12
Please join us for the annual Ethics Center Breakfast on Wed. Sept. 12, 7:30-9:00, Cone 112! We’ll have our annual opportunity to reconnect with one another, as well as announcements and discussion about Center programming for the upcoming year. We’re very excited about some of what we’ve been able to line up, including a series on […]