Understanding Free Speech on College Campuses - Fall 2025

Please note the new date, time and modality for this event: Thursday, November 20 at 12:30 pm in 133F Erickson Hall or via Zoom

The Office of Access and Community Engagement (ACE) invites faculty, instructors and graduate students to their new professional development series, Teaching Table Talks. Structured like brown bag discussions, these talks will focus on innovative pedagogical approaches, classroom management strategies, and emerging topics in teaching and educational research. Each session offers a space for collaborative learning, critical dialogue and practical application across diverse educational settings. Light refreshments will be provided.

In this session:

Understanding Free Speech on College Campuses
Presenter: Kristine Bowman, College of Education
Presented by Dr. Kristine Bowman, this talk will explore landmark cases, and campus policies to understand how freedom of expression intersects with academic life, student activism, and institutional responsibilities.