Liberal Arts in Action

Liberal Arts in Action: Responding to this historic moment. State of Minnesota outline.

Leading scholars, journalists, and community voices join together for a series of virtual panel discussions exploring how liberal arts expertise shapes our understanding of today’s most pressing civic issues.

Upcoming Events

Crisis and Change: The Metamorphosis of State Violence and the Community’s Collective Response

March 5, 2026

A powerful forum on language, crisis, and artistic resistance in Minneapolis. Panels will explore state power, solidarity, and justice in the wake of “Operation Metro Surge.”

Past Events

Dialogue on the Day of Truth and Freedom

January 23, 2026

View or listen to the recording. This day-long series of panel discussions included Lessons from 2020: State Sanctioned Violence and Constitutional Protections for Citizens and Immigrants, Beyond Documenting: The Role of the Photojournalist When Everyone is Recording, First Amendment Protections and Responsibilities Afforded Journalists and Citizens: Documenting Law Enforcement, and Community Journalism When ICE is in the Community.