Episode Details

Episode Topic:  Realizing the University Today

In our final session, our conversation will focus on turning the philosophical and ethereal elements of Newman’s "The Idea of a University" to the practical challenges of implementing his vision in the context of the modern world. Issues such as rising tuition costs, calls for an increased percentage of online classes, pressure from government to reduce budgets, growing consumer mentality among students and parents, as well as the current impact of COVID-19 on college campuses, bring challenges to an institution attempting to promote "learning for its own sake" within a community of learners.

Featured Speakers: 

• Rev. Gary Chamberland, C.S.C., Director of the Notre Dame  Newman Centre for Faith and Reason
• Kevin Whelan, Michael Smurfit Director of the Notre Dame Dublin Global Gateway
•  Professor Dáire Keogh, President of Dublin City University
• Dr. Thomas Greene, University of Portland Provost Emeritus 
• Rachel Ingal, Notre Dame Student Body President

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This podcast is a part of the  Dublin International Dialogues Series titled "Thinking With Newman - Educating with Intention Today".

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