Dewey Dialogues Public Lectures
About the Series
The Dewey Dialogues Public Lecture Series continues Dewey's legacy by presenting publicly accessible talks on topics such as the importance of education, democracy and community life, and science and technology as practical arts for the public good.
Our goal in this series is to feature not only scholars but also practitioners working in relevant areas who are living embodiments of Dewey's legacy. Some speakers may be explicitly influenced by Dewey, but others are invited because they are doing important work in fields that Dewey cared about. Through this series, we often seek to feature local figures in the southern Illinois community.
Video Archive (Playlist)
Past Speakers
- April 1, 2025: Jennifer Lampkins from the Center for Empowerment and Justice, a non-for-profit that assists people who have been affected by the criminal justice system and aims to make meaningful, systemic change for people at the low end of the economic spectrum. (Lampkins Event Flyer)
- October 24, 2023: Alee Quick, “Journalism is Democracy’s Watchdog: That’s Why We Need News Literacy” (Quick Event Flyer)