The J. Sherwood McGinnis War, Peace, and Justice Symposium

Community Service Organization

Events

TILL: A film screening and facilitated discussion

TILL follows the pursuit of justice by Mamie Till-Mosley, the courageous mother of Emmett Till who was lynched while visiting family in Mississippi.
Thursday Oct 1, 2026

Pennsylvania Women and Their Fight for the Vote

Pennsylvania Women and Their Fight for the Vote

Explore the Justice Bell and Pennsylvania women’s fight for the vote with a film screening and Q&A with filmmaker and author Amanda Owen.
Tuesday Oct 6, 2026

Pennsylvania Women and Their Fight for the Vote

Pennsylvania Women and Their Fight for the Vote

Wednesday Oct 7, 2026

A Democratic Alternative: Sortition/Citizen Assemblies

Sortition or random selection, as used in juries, is the method Ancient Athens used to select their legislative representatives. Could this work in our time?
Thursday Oct 22, 2026

Rep/Contact Info

Scott Buran

Project Coordinator