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NAGovernmentAcademiaLawPolicy SNFAgoraInstitute HopkinsatHome November 04, November 4, Tuesdayhopkins at home, snf agora, democracy• Featuring Professor Anand Pandian, author of Something Between Us: The Everyday Walls of American Life and How to Take Them Down• Presented by Hopkins at Home and The SNF Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University Democracy requires more than institutions—it demands spaces where citizens can engage, deliberate, and shape their shared future. Johns Hopkins SNF Agora Institute draws its name from the ancient Athenian agora, a central space in the city that was a place of open conversation and debate for all citizens. Learn more about their new building on the Baltimore Homewood campus, designed by world renowned architecture firm Renzo Piano Building Workshop (RPBW). You'll also hear from SNF Agora Faculty about how they are creating modern agoras in their classrooms, communities, and around the globe. Learn more about the building here.  Something Between Us: The Everyday Walls of American Life, and How to Take Them DownAn anthropologist’s quest to understand the deep social and political divides in American society, and the everyday strategies that can overcome them.In 2016, Anand Pandian was alarmed by Donald Trump’s harsh attacks on immigrants to the United States, the appeal of that politics of anger and fear. In the years that followed, he crisscrossed the country—from Fargo, North Dakota to Denton, Texas, from southern California to upstate New York—seeking out fellow Americans with markedly different social and political commitments, trying to understand the forces that have hardened our suspicions of others. The result is Something Between Us: The Everyday Walls of American Life, and How to Take Them Down, a groundbreaking and ultimately hopeful exploration of the ruptures in our social fabric, and courageous efforts to rebuild a collective life beyond them.The stakes of disconnection have never been higher. From the plight of migrants and refugees to the climate crisis and the recent pandemic, so much turns on the care and concern we can muster for lives and circumstances beyond our own. But as Pandian discovers, such empathy is often thwarted by the infrastructure of everyday American life: fortified homes and neighborhoods, bulked-up cars and trucks, visions of the body as an armored fortress, and media that shut out contrary views. Home and road, body and mind: these interlocking walls sharpen the divide between insiders and outsiders, making it difficult to take unfamiliar people and perspectives seriously, to acknowledge the needs of others and relate to their struggles.Through vivid encounters with Americans of many kinds—including salesmen, truck drivers, police officers, urban planners, and activists for women’s rights and environmental justice—Pandian shares tools to think beyond the twists and turns of our bracing present. While our impasses draw from deep American histories of isolation and segregation, he reveals how strategies of mutual aid and communal caretaking can help to surface more radical visions for a life in common with others, ways of meeting strangers in this land as potential kin. ___________________________________________________________________________________________Disclaimer: The perspectives and opinions expressed by the speaker(s) during this program are those of the speaker(s) and not, necessarily, those of Johns Hopkins University and the scheduling of any speaker at an alumni event or program does not constitute the University’s endorsement of the speaker’s perspectives and opinions. Speakers are participating in this panel in their personal capacities and not on behalf of any branch of local, state, or federal government.Johns Hopkins University is a 501(c)(3) not for profit entity and cannot endorse or oppose any candidate for public office. JHAA Event Cancellation and Refund Policy snfagora-fall25-democracy1
 Nov 04, 2025
 12:00 PM EST
Holding Space for Democracy: A Conversation with Professor Anand Pandian
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Hopkins at Home
NA SchoolofEducation HopkinsatHome November 12, November 12, Wednesdayhopkins at home, school of education, democracy• Part of Johns Hopkins School of Education's "Speaking of Education" series• Featuring: Ashley Rogers Berner, Joseph Reilly, and Shinui KimSince the founding of the United States, our state and federal laws, Supreme Court opinions, and landmark reports have called on the nation’s schools to prepare the next generation for adult citizenship. But what does this mean in concrete terms? How do political scientists describe the indicators of successful democratic citizenship? What are the measures of success? And what is the Johns Hopkins School of Education doing to support civics education across the country?Join faculty members Ashley Berner and Joe Reilly and PhD student Shinui Kim to learn about:What scholars consider the key indicators of democratic citizenship;How the School of Education collects ongoing data about civics and schools; andWhat our current partnerships with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and other civic providers teach us about American democracy.Bring your questions, your friends, and your civic capacities for a 45-minute conversation that will shed light on the many remarkable efforts underway to prepare the next generation for adult citizenship.education-democracy
 Nov 12, 2025
 07:00 PM EST
Education is a Cornerstone of Democracy: A Conversation with the School of Education
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Hopkins at Home
NA SheridanLibraries HopkinsatHome November 21, November 21, Fridayhopkins at home, lunch with the libraries, sheridan librariesPresented by Hopkins at Home, Sheridan Libraries and Friends of the Johns Hopkins University LibrariesShowcasing some of the most interesting, beautiful, and rare items recently purchased to support Hopkins research and teaching, the Sheridan Library's Adopt a Book program allows you to adopt selected items by underwriting their costs. Your adoption helps library staff acquire more research collections, preserve treasures for future generations, and make rare materials available around the world through digitization.Join us for a virtual presentation from our talented curators as they share about special pieces from our collections. Our presenters will include:Sam Bessen – Eleanor and Lester Levy Family Curator of Sheet Music and Popular CultureJennifer Jarvis – Paper Conservator, Sheridan LibrariesDon Juedes – Academic liaison librarian for Art History, Film and Media Studies, and Near Eastern StudiesLiz Mengel – Associate Dean for Collections and Academic ServicesMack Zalin – Librarian for Classics, Comparative Thought and Literature, Jewish Studies, and Modern Languages and LiteraturesTo learn more about the Adopt a Book program, visit https://www.library.jhu.edu/giving/adopt-a-book/lwtlm-adoptabook2025
 Nov 21, 2025
 12:00 PM EST
Lunch with the Libraries & Museums - Adopt A Book: Highlighting Recent Acquisitions to Our Collections
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Hopkins at Home
NA HopkinsatHome December 09, December 9, Tuesdayhopkins at home, alumni association awards, sesquicentennial, 150• Celebrating Johns Hopkins' Sesquicentennial; presented by Hopkins at Home and the Johns Hopkins University Alumni Association• Featuring Katrina Armstrong (Med '91, HS '94), Elizabeth Cherot (A&S '92, Bus '16), Linda Cureton (Engr '94, '96), and Michael Repper (Peab '22); moderated by Mary Ann Dickson (A&S '97)What does it mean to pursue excellence across vastly different fields? How do leaders cultivate an excellence mindset that drives innovation and inspires others? Join us for an extraordinary conversation exploring these questions with four Johns Hopkins alumni who have redefined success in their respective domains.From revolutionizing healthcare delivery to conducting Grammy-winning symphonies, from transforming NASA's technological capabilities to championing maternal and infant health nationwide, our distinguished panelists demonstrate that excellence knows no boundaries. This diverse group of trailblazers will share how their Hopkins foundation shaped their approach to leadership, the pivotal moments that defined their careers, and the principles that guide their continued pursuit of excellence.Featured panelists include:Katrina Armstrong (Med '91, HS '94), CEO of Columbia's Irving Medical Center and former interim president of Columbia University, trailblazer in academic medicine and health sciences leadershipElizabeth Cherot (A&S '92, Bus '16), Distinguished OB/GYN, past CEO of March of Dimes, current President of Lucina and Chief Medical Officer at Unified Women’s Healthcare, driving innovation and transformation in maternal and infant healthLinda Cureton (Engr '94, '96), Former NASA CIO and founder of Muse Technologies, trailblazer in strategic IT, cloud computing, and tech leadershipMichael Repper (Peab '22), at just 30 years old, he became the youngest North American conductor—and the second youngest of all time—to win a GRAMMY® for Best Orchestral PerformanceModerated by Mary Ann Dickson (A&S '97), former president of the Johns Hopkins University Alumni Association. Johns Hopkins’ Sesquicentennial will celebrate where we have been, where we are today, and where we are going — always looking toward the future. It is a journey shaped by resilience, driven by vision and innovation, and fueled by the unyielding belief that progress is always possible. This is not just a reflection, but a roadmap — one that honors the past, embraces the present, and reaches boldly toward the discoveries of tomorrow. For 150 years, Johns Hopkins has been a pioneer in innovation and discovery – pushing boundaries, advancing knowledge. Now, it’s time to celebrate that inspiring legacy! Disclaimer: The perspectives and opinions expressed by the speaker(s) during this program are those of the speaker(s) and not, necessarily, those of Johns Hopkins University and the scheduling of any speaker at an alumni event or program does not constitute the University’s endorsement of the speaker’s perspectives and opinions.JHAA Event Cancellation and Refund Policy hopkins150-awards-excellence
 Dec 09, 2025
 12:30 PM EST
Johns Hopkins Alumni Association Awards Series: Excellence In Action