College and university campuses have long been considered spaces that supported and protected free speech and the open exchange of new ideas. But on campuses across the country, arguments over what type of speech should be allowed are becoming more frequent, and increasingly turning into violence.
Next Tuesday the initiative will present a forum on free speech, campus protests and public safety. And joining us this afternoon to discuss free speech on campus are Senior Mediator for the and Co-founder of Beyond Civility, Bea Larsen; President Dr. H. James Williams; Dr. John Paul Wright, professor in the ; and Jack Greiner, attorney with the law firm. Mr. Greiner represents in First Amendment and media issues
Beyond Civility's "Campus Protests, Public Safety, and Free Speech" will be held Tuesday, May 30, at . Reception and registration are from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., the panel discussion is from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more information and registration, .