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THE FINE ART OF CONVERSATION WITH DU'S ESTEEMED FACULTY
The practice of "Salon-going" dates back to the 17th century when many of the intellectual leaders of the day congregated in private homes to discuss the latest thinking and artistic developments. These early Salons were also said to be breeding grounds for social movements and revolutions because they attracted political activists promoting social agitation and reform.
Today's University of Denver Salons are just as stimulating, albeit less explosive.
About 20 people meet in a private home with an esteemed DU faculty member to learn and exchange ideas.
Lively discussion fills the air, time flies, and you'll leave feeling energized, enriched and connected in a truly human way.
Wine and light appetizers are provided. All Salon events are hosted at private residences. The host's address is shared upon registration.
Persons with disabilities should call 303-871-2425. Register online, or call 303-871-2425.
Revolutionary Medicine: America's Founders in Sickness and Health
Facilitator: Jeanne Abrams, professor of Judaic studies and Penrose Library
Host: Dr. Lynn and Mrs. Lisa Taussig
Session: Thursday, May 23, 2013, at 7 p.m.
Though still a work in progress, today's American public health initiatives have their roots in the work of America's founders. Living in an era when sickness was rampant and mortality rates were shockingly high, George and Martha Washington, Benjamin Franklin, John and Abigail Adams and Thomas Jefferson all suffered disproportionate levels of illness and loss, making them especially sensitive to health issues. This salon will focus a lens on their lives through this often overlooked theme. They exhibited surprisingly forward-thinking ideas about preventative medicine and medical treatment. We will discuss how they recognized early on that government had a compelling responsibility to ensure both the public's health and the health of individuals.
Abrams is a professor at Penrose Library and the Center for Judaic Studies. She is the author of four books, numerous articles and essays. She is currently at work on a book titled Revolutionary Medicine: America's Founders in Sickness and Health, forthcoming in 2014 from New York University Press. She received her PhD from University of Colorado at Boulder.
Please check back in September for a complete listing of 2013-2014 salons.
Past salon topics have included:
- Hansel and Gretel: The Grandeur of Wagner, the Magic of Grimm
- Polarized Politics: How Did We Get Here?
- Men of God, Men of Nature: A Site-Specific Exhibition at the Denver Art Museum
- The Wine Lover's Dilemma: Selecting Winter Reds
- Parole Revocation in the Era of Mass Incarceration
- Evolving Extremism: Exploring Islamic Radicalism Today
- Nations for Sale: Re-Branding Former Communist Countries
- Vaccine Decisions: Individualism, Altruism and the Meaning of Parents' Rights
- Revolutionary Medicine: America's Founders in Sickness and Health