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The role of athletes in society will be The McKelvy House Scholars topic of debate April 23.
Marquis Scholar Jesslyn Roebuck ’06 (Montgomery, N.Y.), a double major in English and international affairs and Danielle Pollaci ’06 (Trenton, N.J.), who is also majoring in international affairs, lead the discussion at 6:30 p.m at McKelvy House, 200 High Street. The meal will begin at 6 p.m.
The scholars will touch upon sports issues such as gender, multiculturalism, capitalism, self-esteem, competition, the media, scholarships, war, and soft power, which is the ability of a political body to indirectly influence other political bodies through cultural or ideological means.
Pollaci notes that it is a subject most people have ideas about since there are many athletes and spectators in the community. The discussion will open with the group’s experiences with sports and feelings on how sports impact our society.
Additional questions and links to suggested readings for this topic, more information about the McKelvy House Scholars program, as well as downtown Easton businesses, are available on the group’s blog web site.
Since 1962, the McKelvy House Scholars program has brought together Lafayette students with a wide range of majors and interests to reside in a historic off-campus house and share in intellectual and social activities. Weekly Sunday and occasional Wednesday dinner discussions that engage the students in debate and exchange of ideas are the hallmark of the program. Most members also contribute to the annual McKelvy Papers, written on a topic of each person’s choice. McKelvy Scholars participate in activities together such as field trips to plays, concerts, and exhibits, and sponsor events for the campus as well.
Previous discussions:
April 9 – Infinity
April 2 – Transhumanism
March 26 – Meaning of Life
March 5 – Fashion as Expression of Identity
Feb.19 – Social Darwinism
Feb.12 – Stereotypes
Feb. 5 – Reading as a Virtue
Jan. 29 — Sexuality
Nov. 20 — Value of Performing Arts
Nov. 13 – Blogging
Nov. 9 – Neoconservatism
Oct. 30 – Christian Right
Oct. 26 – Social Groups
Oct. 23 – The Shape of Things
Oct. 19 – Women in Creating and Sustaining Peace
Oct. 16 – “Slow Food” Movement
Oct. 12 – Hugo Chavez
Oct. 9 – Molecular Nanotechnology
Oct. 5 – Folk Music as Vehicle for Social Change
Sept. 25 – Freedom and Other Remembrance Issues
Sept. 20 – The Powerful Thrust of Language on Civic Arousal
Sept. 14 – Apathy
Sept. 11 – Why Do We Care about One Another?