Past Events
The Public Life Project hosts a variety of events. Learn more about some of our past events:
![Public Life Project presents Can We Talk?](/sites/cla.umn.edu/files/styles/teaser_image/public/CanWeTalk870x580.png?h=2d235432&itok=61ElqviX)
Can We Talk?
An event series that gives students and faculty a chance to discuss today's issues in an informal, casual setting.
![photo of Glenn Loury](/sites/cla.umn.edu/files/styles/teaser_image/public/Glen_Loury-870x580px.jpg?h=2d235432&itok=4SPmLiom)
Why Does Racial Inequality Persist?
A conversation with Glenn Loury, Professor of Economics, Brown University.
Feb. 3, 2022
!["Sparked" in colorful letters with gray watercolor skyline graphic](/sites/cla.umn.edu/files/styles/teaser_image/public/Sparked-870x580.jpg?h=2d235432&itok=4VrCeeMt)
Sparked: A Community Conversation
A conversation with authors of Sparked: George Floyd, Racism, and the Progressive Illusion.
Nov. 5, 2021
![Abby Phillip](/sites/cla.umn.edu/files/styles/teaser_image/public/Abby-Phillip-870x580.jpg?h=2d235432&itok=hQUfdB9O)
Journalism, Political Power, and Public Trust
A conversation with Abby Phillip, CNN Senior Political Correspondent and Anchor of Inside Politics Sunday.
Oct. 28, 2021