Breadth of academic programs is impressive for a small institution. Exciting to show students how AFAM culture evolves and to share how slavery defines all 13 colonies, especially those in the North. Students begin to question their basic assumptions about race in America.
Students learn to explore and discuss difficult topics.
Her excitement and awe at the variety of panel topics and papers delivered over a 3-day period demonstrated how much Drew students need such exposure to the heart of academic work. I learned that it is insufficient to bring the occasional guest to campus. The immersion into academic life is far more profound in the midst of hundreds of academics exchanging information and ideas. A student sees that faculty always remain students in order to be good teachers. It also reveals how vast the pool of knowledge is and how it continually grows, challenging us to always pursue more knowledge.