David Moss
Date
February 3, 2022
Time
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Location
Virtual Event
Attendance Policy
Open to alumni, Registration required
Accessibility
Real time captioning available
Contact
HAA Alumni Education | haa_alumnieducation@harvard.edu | 617-495-1920
This Is a Past Event

If we could strengthen our democracy by coming together to talk about our shared history, would you participate?

If you could experience the founding of our nation as the events took place, what choices would you make?

Join us for an evening that makes history come alive as Harvard Business School Professor David A. Moss, author of the acclaimed book Democracy: A Case Study, leads you in an audience-driven discussion on how our republic - and democracy as we know it - came about. By stepping into the shoes of our predecessors – and facing the decisions they faced – you’ll see both the past and the present in a whole new light. This case study discussion is based off his popular course called History of American Democracy.

In 1787, when the Constitutional Convention met in Philadelphia, the country was in trouble. Many of the nation's founders feared that their young republic was coming apart and that they had to act decisively to save it. They asked the most fundamental questions - How do we bring the nation together? How do we empower the majority while preserving the rights of the minority? How do we distribute power between the federal government and the states? - and they struggled mightily to answer them.

This event is cosponsored by the HAA Crimson Society and the HAA, and is open to members of the HAA Crimson Society.

Format:

Professor Moss will lead an interactive discussion based on his case study, "James Madison, the 'Federal Negative,' and the Making of the U.S. Constitution". This case study will be distributed to registered participants in advance of the session.

Accessibility

Harvard University and the Harvard Alumni Association encourage people with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. Accessibility-related information can be found at accessibility.harvard.edu. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the access provided, please let us know in advance by calling 617-495-1920 or emailing haa_alumnieducation@harvard.edu.

Community Guidelines

Harvard University Alumni Affairs & Development (AA&D) programs and volunteer opportunities respect the rights, differences, and dignity of others. Those taking part in AA&D activities are expected to demonstrate honesty, integrity, and civility in those activities, and are accountable for their conduct there with University alumni, students, parents, volunteers, employees, and invitees.

Harvard University Alumni Affairs & Development reserves the right to suspend services to and exclude from participation in AA&D programs any person whose inappropriate behavior adversely affects the safety, well-being, and inclusion of community members. 

 

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Please complete this registration form to confirm your attendance. You will be emailed the Zoom link before the event. This event is only open to members of the Harvard/Radcliffe community. Questions? Contact the Harvard Alumni Association at haa_alumnieducation@harvard.edu or 617-495-1920.

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Harvard University Alumni Affairs & Development (AA&D) programs and volunteer opportunities respect the rights, differences, and dignity of others. Those taking part in AA&D activities, are expected to demonstrate honesty, integrity, and civility in those activities, and are accountable for their conduct there with University alumni, students, parents, volunteers, employees, and invitees. Harvard University Alumni Affairs & Development reserves the right to suspend services to and to exclude from participation in AA&D programs any person whose inappropriate behavior adversely affects the safety, well-being, and inclusion of community members.