We Need the Liberal Arts: Michael S. Smith Op-Ed Piece!

Posted on September 6th, 2012 by Anthony Picciano

Dear Commons Community, Michael S. Roth, the president of Wesleyan University, has an op-ed piece in today’s New York Times, entitled, Learning as Freedom.  He reviews the importance of a liberal arts education both for our students as individuals and for our society as a whole.   Here is a sample: “Conservative scholars like Charles Murray, [...]

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Bill Clinton Stirs Democratic National Convention!

Posted on September 6th, 2012 by Anthony Picciano

Dear Commons Community, Former President Bill Clinton stirred the audience at the Democratic National convention last night.  Without a doubt he was on his game.  He praised President Obama and the job he has done while taking smooth, measured swipes at the Republicans.  Here is a description from the Huffington Post: “A lot of Americans [...]

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