February 2025 Newsletter

February 2025

Greetings,

Spring semester is off to a great start! We have already held some excellent programs that illustrate the diverse range of activities that the Center engages in. Our events range from local Civil War history to the geopolitics of seapower! In this newsletter, you will find information regarding some of our upcoming events.

For more information on our past events or for information regarding our 2025 programs or the Center for the Study of Democracy, please visit our website or send us an email.

I also encourage you to follow the Center on Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Warm Regards!

Antonio Ugues Jr., PhD

Director, Center for the Study of Democracy

ASIAN STUDIES SERIES:

The Color Curtain Project

The Color Curtain Project is a series of culinary experiences and art book presentations that explore the multitudes of relationships shared between Africa and Asia. Inspired by the writer Richard Wright's reflections as an American attending the 1955 Bandung Conference of African and Asian nations, the project uses food, writing, and art as mediums for constructive dialogue around political and social justice challenges that entwine African and Asian experiences globally and interpersonally. Find out more here.

Panel Discussion: Trump 2.0

The Center for the Study of Democracy, the Office of Community Outreach and Engagement, and the Multicultural Programs Office are collaborating this academic year to facilitate civic engagement opportunities at St. Mary's College. As part of our collaborative efforts, we have organized a panel of SMCM faculty experts to address key policy changes under the new Trump administration and what to expect in the future. The panel is titled, "Trump 2.0: Policy Changes under the Second Trump Administration and the Impact on the St. Mary's College Community." Learn more here.