Neutrality, Diversity, and the University:
The Making of the 1967 Kalven Report

The Kalven Committee––appointed in 1967 at the University of Chicago––produced a “Report on the University’s Role in Political and Social Action.” Join Provost Cynthia Barnhart, Professor Malick W. Ghachem, and Dr. Tracie D. Jones-Barrett as MIT examines lessons learned from this influential report.

In person (Samberg Conference Center (E52), 6th floor) and webcast
An in-person reception will follow the lecture.
Registration not required

Dialogues Across Differences: Building Community at MIT lecture series

To offer a meaningful public forum and focal point for the disparate campus initiatives related to MIT’s sense of community, in 2023 the Institute launched “Dialogues Across Difference”—a series of guest lectures and campus conversations to encourage community members to speak openly and honestly about freedom of expression, race, meritocracy, and the intersections and potential conflicts among these issues.

Dialogues Across Difference focuses on modeling disagreement by elevating and encouraging dialogue. The series invites internal and external speakers whose expertise can help cultivate civil discourse, critical thinking, and empathy among members of our community, and it serves as a platform for public discussions related to the MIT Values Statement; the Strategic Action Plan for Belonging, Achievement, and Composition; the Faculty Statement on Free Expression; and other ongoing campus initiatives or debates.

Sponsored by the offices of the President, Provost, and Chancellor, Dialogues Across Difference events will have fall and spring installments. To learn about the next event and learn more, sign up for the ICEO newsletter.