@BensonCenter

Bruce D. Benson Center for the Study of Western Civilization | University of Colorado Boulder | #CUBoulder

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A talk from 2024, Matthew Crawford explains how driverless cars are not wanted by consumers. Up next, Hollis Robbins asks how universities should master AI in “Faculty at the Edges.” Join us Thursday, October 15, 5:30 PM in HUMN 250.
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Benson Center Visiting Scholar Jeremy Bailey discusses Thomas Jefferson’s writings beyond the Declaration of Independence with @KXEL1540. Based on his new book, these other declarations address freedom of the press and the question of slavery. buff.ly/3QshVLf

Jeremy Bailey Jefferson Scholar -- Mon. Sep. 21, 2026

News/Talk 1540 KXEL is an AM radio station serving the Waterloo/Cedar Falls and Cedar Rapids areas in Iowa. The Voice of Eastern Iowa, News/Talk 1540 KXEL features "The KXEL Morning News" weekdays fro

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"The Other Declarations" by Jeremy Bailey: kansaspress.ku.edu/978070064…

The Other Declarations

The Declaration of Independence is Thomas Jefferson’s most enduring contribution, but his many lesser-known declarations offer essential lessons for wh...

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A talk from 2024, Matthew Crawford shares what happens when a self-driving car meets human drivers at a four-way stop. Up next, Hollis Robbins asks how universities should master AI. Join us Thursday, October 15, 5:30 PM in HUMN 250.
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Hollis Robbins
@anecdotalOct 7
Looking forward to visiting the @BensonCenter at @CUBoulder next week to talk about AI and universities and the role of stewarding knowledge.
Alex Priou
@alexpriouOct 5
Next Week: The @BensonCenter will host Hollis Robbins (@anecdotal) for the lecture, "How Universities Should Master AI" An obviously important topic, addressed by a very interesting commentator on AI and higher ed. Registration in replies…
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Alex Priou
@alexpriouOct 5
Register here: calendar.colorado.edu/event/…

Faculty at the Edges: How Universities Should Master AI

When: Thursday, October 15, 2026 Time: The lecture will run from 5:30–7:00 pm. A pre-event reception will be held in the same location from 5:00–5:30 pm. All are welcome! Where: Humanities 250...

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Benson Center retweeted
Alex Priou
@alexpriouOct 5
Next Week: The @BensonCenter will host Hollis Robbins (@anecdotal) for the lecture, "How Universities Should Master AI" An obviously important topic, addressed by a very interesting commentator on AI and higher ed. Registration in replies…
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Paul Carrese shares his view on what recent acts of political violence say about higher education and civic culture in America. #PoliticalViolence #HigherEducation #CivicEducation #Education #Politics #AmericanPolitics #Debate #cuboulder #universityofcolorado #boulderstudents
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ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY On September 17, 1787, thirty-nine delegates signed the United States Constitution — the most consequential political document produced by the Western tradition since the Magna Carta. #BensonCenter #CUBoulder #ConstitutionDay
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Happy Women's Equality Day! When you head to the polls this November, remember the privilege that voting is. #WomensEqualityDay #Vote #CUBoulder #TheBensonCenter
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Happy First Day of Classes, Buffs! We know that you'll grab this year by the horns and absorb new knowledge at Ralphie speeds! Have a wonderful day and Sko Buffs! #CUBoulder #FirstDayofSchool #SkoBuffs
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Happy National Veep Day! We were fortunate enough to have our fellows attend the Knoxville Summit last semester where they met former Vice President Mike Pence. We are so lucky to be able to give incredible students exciting opportunities. #VeepDay #CUBoulder #TheBensonCenter
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Thucydides wrote about a plague that broke Athens. We lived through one that shook the entire world. Then vs. Now: what was a 2,400-year-old epidemic like? What was your covid experience? #Covid19 #CUBoulder #TheBensonCenter
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In 10 days, CS Fellows and Benson Center Fellows participate in a week-long retreat. What happens when students from all walks of life argue about democracy together? #CUBoulder #TheBensonCenter #Colorado
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Joseph Porter
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Excited and grateful to have won a $3 million @NEHgov endowment grant to develop a Western Tradition academic program at @CUBoulder. Big things happening at the @BensonCenter!
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The Benson Center has received a $3 million Endowments for Advancing the Humanities Award from @NEHgov — one of only five awarded nationally from 81 applications, matched by $3 million in private commitments.
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This endowment will support a new academic program integrating the Western tradition with American history, government, and civics at @CUBoulder. colorado.edu/center/benson/n… #BensonCenter #CUBoulder #WesternCivilization

National Endowment for the Humanities Awards Benson Center $3 Million Endowment Grant

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Lauren Weiner suggests that music today may suffer from the absence of tastemakers. #CulturalCritique #MusicBusiness #TasteMaking #AmericanCulture #MusicAnalysis #ContemporaryMusic #boulderstudents #cuboulder #univeristyofcolorado
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Lauren Weiner reflects on how Bessie Smith’s music continued to resonate through generations of folk singers. #BessieSmith #BluesHistory #FolkMusic #AmericanRootsMusic #FolkRevival #PopularMusicStudies #boulderstudents #cuboulder #univeristyofcolorado
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Lauren Weiner races the connections between the folk revival, Long John Baldry, and the early career of Elton John. #FolkMusic #RoryMcEwan #LongJohnBaldry #EltonJohn #RodStewart #FolkRevival #AmericanRootsMusic #HistoryLecture #boulderstudents #cuboulder #univeristyofcolorado
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