Visionary Conversations News Archive
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Should we give the red light the green light?
October 17, 2014 —
This week’s Visionary Conversations posed a question that sparked passionate responses from panelists and attendees alike
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Would legalizing prostitution change Canada?
October 8, 2014 —
Expert panelists from Oct. 15 Visionary Conversations share their responses
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Faculty of Law
Free expression, from whistleblowing to academic freedom
September 19, 2014 —
Wednesday's Visionary Conversations featured President Barnard, CBC's Cecil Rosner and Faculty of Law's Sarah Lugtig
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Who pays the price for free expression?
September 17, 2014 —
Expert panelists from tonight's Visionary Conversations share their answers
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Research and International
Visionary Conversations to start fourth season
September 3, 2014 —
The fourth season of the award-winning Visionary Conversations begins this fall with another set of thought-provoking discussions.
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Community Stories
Creating a Dialogue: Visionary Conversations tackles today’s top issues
August 22, 2014 —
U of M speaker series brings the conversation to the community.
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Faculty of Law
Visionary Conversation: Should we have the right to die?
April 30, 2014 —
Join us for a passionate discussion on this controversial topic at tonight's Visionary Conversations
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Research and International
Globe and Mail: Why we need to have a conversation about death
April 22, 2014 —
Distinguished prof. Harvey Max Chochinov wrote an op-ed
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Research and International
‘Death with dignity’ has become a global euphemism
April 16, 2014 —
‘Death with dignity’ has become a global euphemism for physician-assisted suicide and euthanasia.
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Indigenous
‘It’s about the human race’ — a day for the elimination of racism
March 21, 2014 —
International Day for the Elimination of Racism at the U of M