Conversations at the Learning Commons: Banned Books, Censorship, and the Right to Learn with Mary Woodard

C@LC is a discussion series designed to promote academic discourse, critical thinking, and scholarly curiosity. We welcome students, faculty, staff, and community members to join us for this important conversation.

Topic: Banned Books, Censorship, and the Right to Learn

Guest Speaker: Mary Woodard, Immediate Past-President of the Texas Library Association

Date: November 2, 2023

Time: 2:00 PM

Location: North Lake Campus Room L235

Streaming Link: https://bit.ly/3M65RBI

Join us for a lively discussion on censorship and banned books with Mary Woodard, immediate past-president of the Texas Library Association. Woodard will explore the history of censorship, the different types of censorship that exist today, and the impact that censorship has on individuals and society. She will also discuss the importance of intellectual freedom and the right to access information.

A 30 minute campus-led discussion in partnership with Special Academic Programs (PTK & Honors) will follow the presentation. This is a great opportunity to learn more about censorship and banned books, and to share your own thoughts and experiences on the topic.

The speaker's address can be viewed at the following link.