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  • Prof. Michael Klarman

    Phelps Stokes 212 Chestnut St., Berea, KY, United States

    The Framers' Coup: The Making of the U.S. Constitution Harvard law professor Klarman will discuss his recent book, The Framers’ Coup, the first comprehensive account of the background, drafting, and ratification of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Klarman addresses how the Framers managed to write a nationalist and democracy-constraining constitution, and how they […]

  • Dr. Diane White-Clayton

    Phelps Stokes 212 Chestnut St., Berea, KY, United States

    Jesus, the Ultimate Rebel with a Cause When asked to describe Jesus, few choose the word rebellious. Often depicted as frail and tender-hearted, the defiant, the trouble-maker Jesus who never allowed rules to dictate His path, is overlooked. In the story of Berea College, whose rebellious beginnings directly defied the times’ societal norms, chapters remain […]

  • Omer Quartet

    Omer Quartet

    Phelps Stokes 212 Chestnut St., Berea, KY, United States

    Invigorating Classical Music Distinctive among today’s young string quartets, the Omer Quartet has performed classical repertoire, from Beethoven to Schumann, with renowned artists around the world, winning prestigious music prizes in Italy, Norway, and France.

  • Dr. Frances Jensen

    Phelps Stokes 212 Chestnut St., Berea, KY, United States

    The Unique Strengths and Vulnerabilities of the Teenage and Young Adult Brain Dr. Jensen, M.D., University of Pennsylvania Professor and author of The Teenage Brain uses recent research findings to highlight the period of adolescence and young adulthood as a unique brain stage. As a neurologist, neuroscientist and recent parent of teenagers, Dr. Jensen will discuss […]

  • Dr. Mae Jemison

    Seabury Center 313 N. Main Street, Berea, KY, United States

    Pursuing the Extraordinary Dr. Jemison, M.D., the first woman of color in space, now focuses on facilitating human interstellar travel. She will share her experience as a space voyager and her plans for her new Endeavour, the 100-Year Starship, a global initiative to make human travel to another star possible within the next 100 years. […]

  • Kiesa Kay

    Phelps Stokes 212 Chestnut St., Berea, KY, United States

    Love Makes a Home: The Life of Rebecca Boone In Kay’s historical play, Rebecca, the main character, a trail-blazing midwife, shares her memories from 1811. Rebecca didn’t have a home to keep, but her adventures with her husband, legendary American frontiersman Daniel Boone, made up for what was missing. Old time fiddler Bruce Greene will perform tunes […]

  • Dr. Gail Stern

    Phelps Stokes 212 Chestnut St., Berea, KY, United States

    The Canary in the Coal Mine This presentation takes a critical look at identifying and interrupting the ways culture and the media sanction sexual violence. Created and presented by Dr. Stern, the presentation includes research from both civilian and military environments and considers the steps necessary to meaningfully address the impact of rape culture on […]

  • Jason Nez

    Phelps Stokes 212 Chestnut St., Berea, KY, United States

    Conflict at the Confluence: Native American Cultural Values and Co-Operation in a Time of Resource Development Diné archaeologist Nez discusses conflicts around development projects and their impact on managing native lands outside current Native American jurisdictions. Recently, Native American land users and other groups joined forces to defeat the proposed development of a tramway into the […]

  • Farah Siraj

    Farah Siraj

    Phelps Stokes 212 Chestnut St., Berea, KY, United States

    World Peace Music Named Jordan’s Musical Ambassadress, virtuoso Farah Siraj performs original compositions, fusing influences of Middle Eastern music, flamenco, jazz, Bossa nova and pop with lyrics in Arabic, Spanish and English. A humanitarian, she has toured many countries, spreading a message of peace through her music.

  • Zeb Harrison & The Sounds of Praise

    Phelps Stokes 212 Chestnut St., Berea, KY, United States

    What Real Horns Are Made Of!!! This brass ensemble features a big band sound that moves between New Orleans style music and contemporary gospel with a splash of jazz. While not a Mardi Gras band, the ensemble uses the same instruments—trombones, sousaphones, and euphoniums. The addition of drums and keyboards creates their signature sound.