NOTE: Events open to Sam Houston State University students, faculty, staff, and alumni. You must present your active Bearkat OneCard to attend these events.
February 13–22, 2020
Common Reader Juried Art Exhibit February 13–22
Satellite Gallery – Sam Houston State University
1216 University Avenue
Huntsville, TX
Reception and Awards: Thursday, February 13 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Satellite Gallery – Sam Houston State University
1216 University Avenue
Huntsville, TX
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
***IMPORTANT UPDATE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED***
Our World, Our Medicine: Critical Thinking through Deliberative Dialogue
Students eligible: All graduate and undergraduate students enrolled at Sam Houston State University (SHSU) in the spring 2020 semester who have read the book. Participants must attend the entire event to be eligible for the Critical Thinking through Deliberative Dialogue (CT-DD) scholarship.
Faculty, staff, and administration eligible: SHSU employees (faculty, admin, and staff) may compete as well. Participating employees will be randomly assigned to student teams. Participants must attend the entire event to be eligible for first and second place CT-DD prizes.
Prompt: Assigned groups will compete for scholarships at the CT-DD event on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 in LSC 241. Student groups will use their critical thinking skills to think through a problem tied to the SHSU Common Reader and The American Democracy Project. Student groups will agree on a path toward a solution and write it up for contest submittal.
Meal: We will have dinner, beverages (the coffee will flow freely), and dessert.
Prizes (2): First Place Team: $250 scholarship per team member.
Second Place Team: $100 scholarship per team member.
Sponsor: College of Science and Engineering Technology: Foundations of Science Program
Registration: Must be completed by Friday, March 13, 2020, 5:00 p.m. (link to be posted by end of Feb)
Event: Wednesday, March 18, 2020, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m., LSC 241