Courses – Fall 2025 / History and Philosophy / PROFILES IN COURAGE

Coordinators: Wayne Cotter, Tracey Lee, Ken Sasmor

Courage seems to be in short supply these days among many of our elected officials, academic leaders, and captains of industry.

This course will explore the nature of courage and profile individuals who risked their personal safety for the greater good. The course will also examine what motivates these unique individuals.

A WEEK / MONDAY / 1:00 – 2:30 PM / AUDITORIUM


A Week Monday –
DatePresenterTitle
Sep 01No ClassLabor Day
Sep 15Tracey LeeWhat is Courage?
Sep 29Wayne CotterLiz Cheney and Cassidy Hutchinson
Oct 13No ClassColumbus Day
Oct 27Larry ShapiroCesar Chavez and Bob Moses
Nov 10Ken Sasmor and Wayne CotterDaniel Ellsberg & Alexander Butterfield
Dec 01Donna RamerSylvia Beach


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