President’s Lecture Fall 2020
Fall 2020 LECTURES
Lectures will be virtual via YouTube. Email Karen Rice, krice@shepherd.edu to reserve a seat.
China鈥檚 National Security Law For Hong Kong
Jason Buhi, Assistant Professor of Law at Barry University
October 12
Once heralded as the 鈥淧earl of the Orient,鈥� Hong Kong is now better known as the 鈥淐ity of Protest.鈥� In 1997, the United Kingdom handed the city over to the People鈥檚 Republic of China under the terms of a treaty that promises Hong Kong a 鈥渉igh degree of autonomy鈥� for 50 years. Nevertheless, Beijing declared its 鈥渃omprehensive jurisdiction鈥� over the city in 2014, sparking waves of resistance. Most recently, Beijing enacted a national security law for Hong Kong, threatening local civil liberties and prompting an international backlash. These and other developments will be discussed.
Is History Relevant?
Dennis Frye
Postponed
“Fake news” trumps history. Reality is not, and actuality cannot. What permits the pervasiveness of “alternative facts”? The diminution of history has reached its zenith. What is the result?聽 Dennis Frye is renowned for provocation and challenging convention. His perspectives on “Is History Relevant?” are guaranteed to spark lively discussion.