We invite you to participate in the upcoming Democracy and Liberty Colloquium, hosted by the Center for Ethics in Society and facilitated by Philosophy Professor Tom Larson and Dr. Henry Thomson from Arizona State University. This event promises a weekend of thoughtful study, reflection, and engaging conversations about excerpts from Joseph Schumpeter's Capitalism, Socialism and Democracy and Timothy Garton Ash's The Magic Lantern. Students will read nearly 100 pages in preparation for this colloquium and will receive a $150 stipend for their participation.

Application deadline: March 25                                Apply here →

Note: this event is being held in the West Wing of the New Hampshire Institute of Politics

Event Dates:

     Friday, April 4, 2025              6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
     Saturday, April 5, 2025          9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Dr. Thomson's bio: 

Dr. Henry Thomson is a political economist and Associate Professor in the School of Politics and Global Studies at Arizona State University. Originally from New Zealand, he studied Political Science, Economics, International Relations and German literature at Wellington, Tübingen, Berlin and Minnesota. Before joining ASU he was a Postdoctoral Fellow at Nuffield College, Oxford. His research focuses on economic development, authoritarian regimes, and democracy.

We invite you to participate in the upcoming Democracy and Liberty Colloquium, hosted by the Center for Ethics in Society and facilitated by Philosophy Professor Tom Larson and Dr. Henry Thomson from Arizona State University. This event promises a weekend of thoughtful study, reflection, and engaging conversations about excerpts from Joseph Schumpeter's Capitalism, Socialism and Democracy and Timothy Garton Ash's The Magic Lantern. Students will read nearly 100 pages in preparation for this colloquium and will receive a $150 stipend for their participation.

Application deadline: March 25                                Apply here →

Event Dates:

    Friday, April 4, 2025              6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
    Saturday, April 5, 2025          9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Dr. Thomson's bio: 

Dr. Henry Thomson is a political economist and Associate Professor in the School of Politics and Global Studies at Arizona State University. Originally from New Zealand, he studied Political Science, Economics, International Relations and German literature at Wellington, Tübingen, Berlin and Minnesota. Before joining ASU he was a Postdoctoral Fellow at Nuffield College, Oxford. His research focuses on economic development, authoritarian regimes, and democracy.

Designing and Implementing Simulation Scenarios is one module of four towards a Healthcare Simulation Educator Certificate

DESCRIPTION: This innovative online certificate program is designed to explore the various components necessary to develop and run simulation scenarios within an academic or clinical setting.

WHO: Any nurse practicing in an education role who is interested in developing or working in a simulation program. This would be applicable to nurse educators in academia or healthcare facilities, preceptors, mentors, or staff nurses who are interested in learning more about this teaching pedagogy.

WHY: The content will provide the nuts and bolts of simulation to include how to assess educational needs, develop, implement and evaluate simulation experiences.

WHAT: In order to receive this 60-hour certificate (equal to 60 contact hours), completion of the four modules is required. Each module is 15 contact hours and is taught in an online format: 6 hours virtual live webinar, 9 hours online utilizing discussion boards and case studies, and required reading over the course of 4 weeks in an asynchronous manner.

DESIGNING AND IMPLEMENTING SIMULATION SCENARIOS

This module begins on October 1, 2025 and concludes on October 24th.

Topics: nursing education simulation framework incorporating roles of facilitator and participant, educational practices, simulation outcomes and design characteristics.

Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this module, the participant will be able to discuss the important components of simulation design and important aspects to consider for simulation scenario implementation in both the hospital and academic settings

Faculty: Maureen Hillier, DNP, RN, CCRN, CHSE

Full brochure and Register Here →

Cost per module: $299