SUNY Adirondack in Queensbury Hosting Free Community Events on Politics, History, and Women's Issues in March

SUNY Adirondack in Queensbury, New York, is organizing a series of events in March. These events will cover topics like politics, history, and women's issues. Cornelius Gilbert, Ph.D., the chief diversity officer at SUNY Adirondack, says these events are part of the college's efforts to promote diversity and inclusivity. The events are free and aim to stimulate meaningful discussions in the community.

On March 18, Evan Sullivan, Ph.D., a History professor at SUNY Adirondack, will give a talk. The talk, “Pathologizing Politics: Eugenics, Ableism and Political Discourse in the Modern United States,” is part of the college’s Brown Bag series. It will be held at 3:30 p.m. in the Scoville Learning Center, Room 206.

On March 20, Liz Lastowski, a SUNY Adirondack alumna, will present her research on Lake George's Oneida Bay history. Her talk, “Reclaiming Van Buren Bay: The Story of Benjamin Van Buren,” will explore the life of Van Buren, a free black settler in the mid-1800s. The event will start at 12:30 p.m., also in the Scoville Learning Center, Room 206.

On March 27, the college will hold a panel discussion, “Women in Higher Education Leadership Symposium.” The event will start at 12:30 p.m. in the Northwest Bay Conference Center, Adirondack Hall. It is organized by the Office of the Chief Diversity Officer and the vice president of Enrollment and Student Affairs. John Delate, Ph.D., vice president of Enrollment and Student Affairs, will moderate the panel, which includes students, professors, and administrative staff.

These events are part of SUNY Adirondack's efforts to foster diversity and inclusivity. The college aims to deepen understanding of social issues and stimulate dialogue through these free talks and discussions.

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