Past Activites & Engagements.
25 Years of Asking Questions: Who Belongs in America?
From Ellis Island to today’s debates over immigration and citizenship, questions of inclusion and exclusion have long shaped the nation’s identity. Inspired by Korematsu v. United States, this program explores how fear, race, and national security have influenced who is recognized as fully “American.” In his dissent, Robert H. Jackson warned of the dangers of […]
Book Talk: Chilling Effects | Repression, Conformity, and Power in the Digital Age
October 6, 2026 Boston University Scho0l of Law Charles River Room, Fifth Floor 12:30-2pm Please join us on Tuesday October 6th, 2026 for a book talk to discuss Chilling Effects: Repression, Conformity, and Power in the Digital Age with author Jonathon Penney. This book talk will be moderated by Woody Hartzog. Lunch will be available […]
Joseph Margulies With Zohra Ahmed: Cast Out
Join us at Brookline Booksmith to celebrate the release of Cast Out with author Joseph Margulies, in conversation with Zohra Ahmed. RSVP to let us know you’re coming! Depending on the volume of responses, an RSVP may be required for entrance to the event. In the event that we reach capacity and have to close […]
BUPRJ Book Talk: Accessing Abortion – Global and Comparative Perspectives
Boston University School of Law Classroom 410 4:30-5:30pm September 28th, 2026 Please join BU’s Program on Reproductive Justice on Monday, September 28th to discuss Accessing Abortion – Global and Comparative Perspectives with editors Rachel Rebouché (University of Texas, Austin) and Mindy Jane Roseman (Yale). Professor Aziza Ahmed will moderate the conversation. Light snacks will be […]
Pushbacks Against Migrant Rights in Europe and the United States
Speaker: Sarah Sherman-Stokes, Associate Professor Boston University School of Law Event Info Governments in the United States and Europe have recently sought new ways to deter, deflect, and deport migrants, and to redefine their rights under human rights law and refugee law for that purpose. The panelists will discuss and compare some of the efforts […]
Dividing Lines | How Transportation Infrastructure Reinforces Racial Inequality
September 14, 2026 Boston University Scho0l of Law Barristers Hall, First Floor 1:00-2pm Please join us on Monday September 14th, 2026 for a book talk to discuss Dividing Lines | How Transportation Infrastructure Reinforces Racial Inequality with Professor Deborah Archer. This book talk will be moderated by Professor Ngozi Okidegbe. Light refreshments available starting at 12:45pm. […]
AALL Annual Meeting: Losing Space, Losing Funds, Not Losing our Minds
Learn how four different institutions have been managing as we find creative solutions for cost savings, reimagining space, collection consolidation, and managing collection strengths without losing collection integrity, and staying within budget constraints.
John Brown: In His Own Words
Dr. Lou, actor Ian Barford, and Dr. Robert Tsai explore Brown’s Declaration of Liberty, Provisional Constitution, and selected letters. Ian Barford is a TONY nominated stage actor and long time ensemble member of Chicago’s acclaimed Steppenwolf theater – Ian has been deeply engaged in the life of John Brown since 2001, and friends with Dr. […]
Third Annual Rome Conference on AI, Ethics, and Governance
The Third Annual Conference on AI, Ethics, and Governance will once again convene global leaders across technology, business, policy, academia, and civil society to examine the profound and far-reaching impact of artificial intelligence (AI). Building on prior years, this year’s conference places a heightened emphasis on ethics and the transformative nature of AI. AI has […]
Generative AI in a Social Context: Is Not to Play the Winning Move?
Vienna Lecture on the European Union Centre for European Integration Research (EIF) Generative AI in a Social Context: Is Not to Play the Winning Move? 2 June 2026, 5:00 pm – online via Zoom Lecture: Jessica Silbey, Law Professor, Boston University School of Law; Ingrid Schneider & Catharina Rudschies, Professor for Political Science & Prae-Doctoral […]