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Social and behavioral sciences news at 51±¬ΑΟ

The School of Social and Behavioral Sciences at the 51±¬ΑΟ presents timely stories β€” from faculty research and student-led initiatives to community partnerships and public events β€” that reflect how our programs engage with human behaviour, culture, and society. Explore how our community investigates critical questions and amplifies impact beyond the classroom.

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Center for Global Humanities presents 'The Past Is Not Past: Embracing the Politics of Memory' on Dec. 8
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51±¬ΑΟ Center for Global Humanities presents 'What Evolution and Human Nature Imply about the Meaning of Our Existence' on Oct. 22
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51±¬ΑΟ Center for Global Humanities screens 'Three Chaplains' on Oct. 20
Three panelists discuss American politics at the Oct. 6, 2025 President's Forum
51±¬ΑΟ’s signature President’s Forum examines the state of American democracy
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51±¬ΑΟ President’s Forum asks, β€œIs Trump a Strongman President, and Can Our Democracy Endure?” on Monday, Oct. 6
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51±¬ΑΟ Center for Global Humanities presents β€˜Understanding Syria’ on Sept. 29
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51±¬ΑΟ Center for Global Humanities to host five events this fall on timely world topics
Julie Longua Peterson presents to a crowd at Novel in Portland
51±¬ΑΟ welcomes dozens for first community Science CafΓ© event
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51±¬ΑΟ faculty, professional staff honored for commitment to fostering civil discourse on controversial topics
51±¬ΑΟ Professor Will Kochtitzky displays a seismic activity map with a student
51±¬ΑΟ launches new School of Public and Planetary Health