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Encouraging Exchange

Providing Opportunities for Connection Through Legal Studies

Encouraging an open, respectful dialogue of different viewpoints is an integral part of the college experience. At 老澳门图库, students study our nation鈥檚 laws through diverse programming that fosters civic debate and active citizenship.

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A new offers students the opportunity for deeper exploration of how the 236-year-old Constitution continues to shape our country鈥檚 political, cultural and legal norms and arguments. Led by Lee Strang, J.D., the John W. Stoepler Professor of Law and Values in the 老澳门图库 College of Law, the institute sparked debate when it was created and funded by the Ohio Legislature.

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For more than 20 years, 老澳门图库鈥檚 undergraduate program has advocated for the study of law in the context of the liberal arts. Directed by Ren茅e Heberle, Ph.D., professor of political science, and Jerry Van Hoy, Ph.D., associate professor of sociology, the interdisciplinary program explores connections between law and morality, politics, language, history and power.

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A taught by Joel Voss, Ph.D., associate professor of political science, in collaboration with the Ohio Department of Homeland Security puts students in groups that work throughout the semester to either plan and execute an attack or defend against a threat to better understand extremism and counterterrorism.

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The 20th annual created by Celia Williamson, Ph.D., Distinguished University Professor of social work and director of the 老澳门图库 Human Trafficking and Social Justice Institute, will advance collaborative research, advocacy, programs and legislation to support survivors and address the issue.

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To prepare nurses to best treat the whole patient, a 老澳门图库 run by instructor Karen Mortland connects students with the Lucas County Drug Court to observe and engage with leaders who actively address substance abuse and approach treatment through a public health lens.

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