For 14 years now, we’ve teamed up with the Faculty Senate Committee on the Status of Faculty of Color to co-host Chat in the Stacks, an engaging series of panels on timely topics, featuring faculty from across the university. We are proud to offer this series, which wouldn’t be possible without our faculty friends like Kimmika Williams-Witherspoon, Karen Turner, David Brown, and others who have contributed to these programs over the years. 

Every semester, we offer two Chat in the Stacks programs. Over the years, we’ve covered topics from race in politics to policing to women in the academy. Read on for a look back at just a few of these moments and a preview of what’s coming up this spring.

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Back in November 2016, one program focused on the military in America and its effects on American culture.

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During our September 2017 Chat in the Stacks, a panel discussion centered on the experiences and observations of women—particularly women of color—in academia.

In November 2018, we hosted State Representative Malcolm Kenyatta and State Senator Sharif Street, who spoke to us about race and politics in the wake of the midterm elections.

Most recently, in November 2021, we got the inside scoop from Temple’s new President, Dr. Jason Wingard. We also got to hear from Dr. Molefi Asante and Dr. Timothy Welbeck, who discussed Temple’s forthcoming Center for Anti-Racism. 

Ready to catch up?

View more past Chat in the Stacks conversations on our watch past programs page.

Coming up this spring

Coming up this spring as part of our series, we’re hosting a conversation between Philadelphia’s District Attorney Larry Krasner and Assistant Professor Tara N. Tripp, who is a member of the Faculty Senate Committee, on Thursday, February 24. Our second of the spring will take place on Thursday, April 14, and will recognize Temple faculty who engage in compelling research and exemplary leadership. Check back for details on the honorees.

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We look forward to continuing this partnership with the Faculty Senate Committee on the Status of Faculty of Color for many years to come. Please consider joining us for a future Chat in the Stacks!