Professors share their passions through free seminars

EAST STROUDSBURG — The faculty at East Stroudsburg University is offering a series of free seminars.
The Office of the Provost its Colloquium Series, "intended to create an exciting and intellectually rich forum on campus in which students, members of the regional community and faculty can share ideas and engage in inquiry and lively debate on a broad range of current topics."
Most events will occur on the first and third Wednesdays of each month, with some exceptions.
“The colloquium is a grassroots endeavor by our faculty to develop an initiative that will enable faculty to share their expertise with students and members of the general public on disciplines and interests they are passionate about,” said Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Joanne Z. Bruno, J.D. “Each program is intended to develop rich conversations and dialogue that will benefit everyone.”
Upcoming programs include:
La Traviata: The World’s Most Beloved Opera
Wednesday, March 8, 5:30-7 p.m. in the Cecilia S. Cohen Recital Hall, Fine & Performing Arts Center
Presented by Eugene Galperin, Ph.D., associate professor of mathematics and James Maroney, Ed.D., associate professor of music
Proving Patriotism: Latino Military Service in the U.S.
Wednesday, March 29, 5:30-7 p.m. in Beers Lecture Hall
Presented by Adam McGlynn, Ph.D., associate professor of political science
Black Mirror and Philosophy
Wednesday, April 5, 5:30-7 p.m. in Beers Lecture Hall
Presented by Tim Connolly, Ph.D., associate professor of philosophy/religious studies
The Expat: A History of Posting American Employees in Germany in the Post-Cold War Era
Wednesday, April 19, 5:30-7 p.m. in Beers Lecture Hall
Presented by Christopher Brooks, Ph.D., associate professor of history and geography
For more information about ESU’s Provost’s Colloquium, contact Christina McDonald, director, office of sponsored projects and research, at 570-422-7954 or at cmcdonald9@esu.edu.