In times that can test our capacity to make sense of the world, Kenyon offers many resources to help us better understand and reflect on complex issues, on our own and in community with others.
Pushing Past Political Headlines
Election Gets Spotlight in Kenyon College Speaker Series
The fall lecture series, featuring historian Timothy Snyder among others, will take a deep dive into issues related to the upcoming presidential election as well as contemporary politics.
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Your First Presidential Election
Kenyon NewsPresident Kornfeld and Provost Bowman encourage students to embrace this opportunity to be informed, engaged citizens.
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Getting Out the Vote
Kenyon NewsKenyon Votes Week, organized by the Center for the Study of American Democracy, is a push to educate and register potential student voters in advance of the upcoming election.
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“The spirit of inquiry is alive on many campuses, certainly here at Kenyon. This fall I hope we can all look for opportunities to be better citizens and better listeners, calling each other into conversation.”
Classic Texts Address the Human Cost of War
Theater of War Productions’ event will feature students in dramatic readings and guided discussions to foster complex conversations among the campus community.
Discussion and Dialogue
Kenyon faculty and alumni bring unique perspectives and lived experiences to discussions with the community, and with one another.
On Sept. 16, Krista Dalton, associate professor of religious studies, and Max Dugan, visiting assistant professor of religious studies, held a conversation about Israel and Palestine.
Scholars of Judaism and Islam, they discussed Zionism and Palestinian self-determination through the lens of religious studies. Attendees learned more about the emergence of these movements and their entanglement in religious traditions, as well as how to use humanistic tools to engage in meaningful dialogue.
The Center for the Study of American Democracy welcomed Jim Tull ’85 on Sept. 27 to discuss his experience negotiating hostage releases and mediating high-level international conflicts.
Taking Time to Reflect
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Oct. 7Together in Community
A special service at Hillel House remembers the tragic events of Oct. 7, honors the memory of those lost to the war, and offers prayers for those still living under fear and uncertainty.
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Oct. 7 - 9Reflect and Share
As the world marks one year since the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel and the year-long war in Gaza, the Kenyon chaplains offer a space to share thoughts, feelings and written reflections.
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Oct. 7 - Nov. 22Listening Circles
Kenyon’s Ombuds facilitates sessions with groups who wish to share what is on their mind, one at a time, with others who offer their attention and silent support.
For More Support
The counselors at the Cox Health and Counseling Center are a valuable resource for many students. Visit the Cox Center’s webpage to learn more about the counselors on staff, how to schedule a (non-emergency) appointment, and what to expect from an appointment. TELUS health student support is available to all Kenyon students 24 hours a day, seven days a week; the confidential resource is accessible via mobile app, the web and telephone.