How vital the role that curiosity plays in establishing an engaged, informed, and tolerant society today. David Barry is a professor of sociology at UWSP. His teaching and research interests include social tolerance and change, social inequality, and religion. His life is surrounded by three very inquisitive kids and, of course, a curious cat! Childcare … Continue reading Curiosity SAVED the Cat!
Is there a ‘right’ equilibrium between work and play, between routine and new experiences, between chaos and order? In a world that is seemingly more complex and more tumultuous, meaning and intent can be difficult to find… but it’s there! About the Speaker: David Barry is a professor of sociology at UWSP. With three … Continue reading A Balanced Life, A Balanced World
Today in the US and globally, we continue to stand divided by race, religion, and politics. At the same time, the reality that we are all interconnected, if not interdependent, is obvious. How can we rectify this paradox? Is there something sacred in all peoples that can unite us? We’ll explore one possibility through the … Continue reading In a world divided, can the sacred bring us together?
