Democracy and Justice Studies UW-Green Bay News Posts

Prof. Alison Staudinger quoted in National Geographic on prohibition

By

|

Nov 3, 2020

IN LATE OCTOBER of 1931, some 18,000 laborers, fraternal organization members, and veterans took to the streets of Newark, New Jersey. Their cause, stated simply on the signs they carried, was clear: “We want beer.” It’d been 11 years since Prohibition had begun—and since the protestors or their fellow Americans had enjoyed a (legal) drink…

Media Coverage

8th Congressional debate preview live on WFRV | WFRV Local 5 – Green Bay, Appleton

By

Editorial Student

|

Oct 29, 2020

Scholars say there’s one issue both candidates (for 8th Congressional District) should pay special attention to because it’s a reality for all voters. Phil Clampitt, chair of Communication for UW-Green Bay says, “The issue would probably be COVID and the way it’s being managed and handled. It continues to be the area where there’s the…

News

Democracy in Crisis: Challenges and Solutions event this week

By

Editorial Student

|

Oct 26, 2020

You are invited to the “Democracy in Crisis: Challenges and Solutions” free, non-partisan panel and virtual symposium open to all on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020 at 6 p.m. Registration is required, here. You will be sent the Zoom webinar link the day before the session. If you would like to submit a question for our panelists, you…

Faculty/Staff

The Emancipation of George Jackson: Featuring Professor Nolan Bennett, Oct. 23

By

Editorial Student

|

Oct 20, 2020

This virtual talk in collaboration with UW-Madison draws on the writings and legacy of 1970s activist George Jackson to articulate what he and fellow radicals envisioned as the political potential and limitations of writing as emancipatory and to consider what hope we should see in prison writing today. This virtual lunch event featuring UW-Green Bay Prof.…

Features

Grant will support UW-Green Bay students with financial support for childcare; begin research phase of childcare options for UW-Green Bay students, faculty and staff

By

Sue Bodilly

|

Oct 20, 2020

Green Bay, Wis.—Recognized as a need at UW-Green Bay for decades, childcare and caregiving burdens on students, faculty, and staff are even heavier during COVID-19. A recent grant, of $81,046.00 per year for four years, awarded to UW-Green Bay by the Department of Education will provide stipend support to Pell-eligible student parents to help ease…

Media Coverage

DJS Prof. Shelton quoted in New York Times

By

Editorial Student

|

Oct 8, 2020

Democracy and Justice Studies Prof. Jon Shelton was quoted in The New York Times about what it’s like to be a teacher in 2020. Also, he connected the reporter to a local teacher with whom he has collaborated on social justice work in Green Bay.

Announcements

Virtual program: New Common CAHSS episode

By

Editorial Student

|

Sep 28, 2020

You can view the September talk of the 2020 Common CAHSS: Beyond Sustainability Speaker Series via CAHSSeffect.org. Common CAHSS is a set of programing tied to a particular theme and brought to you by the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS, pronounced “cause”) at UW-Green Bay. The 2020 theme is Beyond Sustainability and…

Announcements

Making Good Choices: Thinking about Ethics Beyond Sustainability with Prof. Alison Staudinger

By

Sue Bodilly

|

Sep 15, 2020

On Sept. 24, 2020 from 6 to 6:55 p.m., in Microsoft Teams, Associate Prof. Alison Staudinger (Democracy and Justice Studies) will lead this discussion which will explore the difficulty of ethical action in the face of (multiple) crises, drawing on the work of Alexis Shotwell, whose book Against Purity: Living Ethically in Compromised Times, argues…

Faculty/Staff

Faculty note: Retired Prof. Kaye keeping busy

By

Sue Bodilly

|

Sep 15, 2020

In the new episode of the Left Anchor podcast, Ryan Cooper and Alexi the Greek are talking with recently retired Prof. Harvey Kaye about his new book, FDR on Democracy: The Greatest Speeches and Writings of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Professor Kaye has other show appearances talking about Thomas Paine and the American Radical Tradition.…

Faculty/Staff

Faculty note: Associate Prof. Eric J. Morgan (Democracy and Justice Studies and History) Featured in Business Insider Podcast

By

Sue Bodilly

|

Aug 18, 2020

Associate Prof. Eric J. Morgan (Democracy and Justice Studies and History) is featured in this week’s episode of Business Insider’s podcast, “Brought To You By…” The episode explores the story of the Polaroid Corporation’s engagement with South Africa and apartheid during the 1970s. “What responsibilities do corporations have to support social justice, democracy, and human…

Tag: Democracy and Justice Studies