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Maysoon Zayid weaves humor with activism at final MSE Symposium

(11/12/21 5:00pm)

Why should people be more like a disability? According to Maysoon Zayid, it’s because it does not discriminate and welcomes everyone regardless of age, ethnicity, class or religion. Zayid, a renowned comedian, actress and disability activist, gave her own stand-up comedy performance to the Hopkins community on Nov. 9 as the final speaker of the Milton S. Eisenhower (MSE) Symposium’s “Rebuilding Our Future” series. 

https://www.jhunewsletter.com/article/2021/11/maysoon-zayid-weaves-humor-with-activism-at-final-mse-symposium

Dr. Marty Makary calls out practices of the medical community at MSE Symposium

(10/31/21 11:44pm)

The Milton S. Eisenhower (MSE) Symposium hosted Dr. Marty Makary for the fourth installment of its 2021 “Rebuilding Our Future” series on Oct. 26 in Shriver Hall. Makary is a professor at the School of Public Health practicing pancreatic surgery as well as a New York Times best-selling author. 

https://www.jhunewsletter.com/article/2021/10/dr-marty-makary-calls-out-practices-of-the-medical-community-at-mse-symposium

Undergraduate History Association hosts inaugural event on abortion through history

(11/02/21 3:00am)

The newly-formed Undergraduate History Association (UHA) held its first event, a discussion titled “Abortion: An Issue Through Time,” on Oct. 25. The panel featured History of Medicine Professor Mary Fissell, Visiting Assistant Professor of History Victoria Harms and Brooke Lansing, a PhD candidate in the Department of History.

https://www.jhunewsletter.com/article/2021/11/undergraduate-history-association-hosts-inaugural-event-on-abortion-through-history

Panelists discuss importance of intellectual humility in current political climate

(10/28/21 3:51pm)

In a virtual panel discussion on Oct. 22, four researchers from a range of fields were brought together by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Agora Institute and the William H. Miller, III Department of Philosophy to discuss the importance of intellectual humility and its role in educational institutions and democracy. Professor of Philosophy and Director of Graduate Studies Dean Moyar moderated the panel.

https://www.jhunewsletter.com/article/2021/10/panelists-discuss-importance-of-intellectual-humility-in-current-political-climate

Mo.Na. Gems discusses creativity and entrepreneurship with The Women's Network

(10/20/21 1:11am)

Hopkins alumni Mecca McDonald and Mia Dunn want to do more than make accessories – they want to revolutionize the jewelry industry. McDonald and Dunn, who graduated in spring 2021, spoke to The Women’s Network on Oct. 13 about their experiences starting Mo.Na. Gems, which creates environmentally sustainable jewelry. 

https://www.jhunewsletter.com/article/2021/10/mo-na-gems-discusses-creativity-and-entrepreneurship-with-the-womens-network

Ben Crump strikes an imploring yet hopeful tone at MSE Symposium

(10/16/21 10:01pm)

The Milton S. Eisenhower (MSE) Symposium hosted Attorney Benjamin Crump for the third lecture in its 2021 “Rebuilding Our Future” series. Crump is a nationally renowned civil rights attorney who has represented clients in many high-profile cases such as the families of Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd and the residents of Flint, Mich.

https://www.jhunewsletter.com/article/2021/10/ben-crump-strikes-an-imploring-yet-hopeful-tone-at-mse-symposium