History department faculty at WSU and the WSU Chapter of the AAUP/AFT present a “Teach-in on Higher Education and the Current Political Situation” from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 17 in 211 Hubbard Hall. Faculty members will elaborate on key issues facing universities and colleges, including threats to academic freedom, the defunding of research and banning of DEI, and will provide status reports on the latest developments. Speakers include history faculty members Dr. Laila Ballout, Dr. George Dehner and Dr. Robert Weems. The event is moderated by Dr. Rannfrid Lasine Thelle.
A Q&A period and discussion will follow the presentation.
The event is open to faculty, staff, students and the public and is offered as a part of the National Day of Action in Higher Education.