The Conference on World Affairs returns in person April 6鈥�9, and this year, organizers have curated a student-specific series of programs focused on today鈥檚 top world issues. 彩民宝典 students don't need to register, and will be treated like VIP's with priority seating at this free conference.
This year's conference includes more than 100 speakers and performers participating in 125 events over four days in venues across campus.
This year's topics include:听
- Racism in the U.S.
- Is the U.S. Constitution Ready for the 21st Century?
- Regenerative Agriculture
- Start It Up: The Entrepreneurial Journey
- Art as Activism
- How Things Work: Stories From the Real World
Find a sampling of the student-specific events below, or see the full听CWA Student Track.
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Wednesday, April 6
Feeding the World Without Killing the Planet
1:30鈥�2:40 p.m., Macky Auditorium
Why Critical Race Theory is such a Hot-Button Topic
3鈥�4:10 p.m., UMC 235
鈥婽he Hidden Opponent
Victoria Garrick shares the journey of how she battled and overcame anxiety and depression
7鈥�9 p.m., Macky Auditorium
Thursday, April 7
鈥婽he Dark Web: Why is it a Scary Place?
9鈥�10:10 a.m., Macky Auditorium
War in the Ukraine: The Tragedy Unfolding and What鈥檚 Next
10:30鈥�11:40 a.m., UMC 235
Psychology of Comedians: What鈥檚 so funny鈥nd why?
12鈥�1:10 p.m., UMC West Ballroom
Friday, April 8
Sports and their Impacts on Mental Health
12鈥�1:10 p.m., Old Main Chapel
Gaming as a Generation
What effect has gaming had on the generations? Ready Player One, Metaverse, WTF?
12鈥�1:10 p.m., Visual Arts Center 1B20
The Glass Ceiling: Journey to the Top
A multigenerational panel of women leaders discuss their experiences working up the ladder and give advice on how young women can do the same
1:30鈥�2:40 p.m., UMC East Ballroom
Saturday, April 9
鈥婣ddressing Mass Burnout
Record numbers of people are leaving their jobs in search of more money, flexibility, and more happiness
9鈥�10:10 a.m., UMC 235
Dating is More Difficult Than Ever: It's not Your Fault
12鈥�1:10 p.m., UMC East Ballroom
Is Being an Influencer Really a Career Path?
How do you go from developing a viral video to a successful online commercial business?
1:30鈥�2:40 p.m., UMC West Ballroom
Empowering BIPOC Students' Voices in the Classroom
Preventing the erasure of students鈥� differing identities, histories and current realities
3鈥�4:10 p.m., Old Main Chapel
