Liberal Arts Faculty Lecture with Finn Kolsrud

Overview

Come to the first Liberal Arts Faculty Lecture of the year on Thursday, Oct. 23, featuring Finn Kolsrud, Associate Professor of Sociology at Kirkwood Community College! Kolsrud will present: “Practicing Civic Courage Through Dialogue.”

We will explore how we can all actively practice civic courage — the ability to speak up, listen deeply, and engage ethically — through deliberative dialogue. The lecture utilizes examples from classrooms and communities and highlights how dialogue empowers individuals to become thoughtful leaders and engaged citizens.

Finn Kolsrud is an Associate Professor of Sociology at Kirkwood Community College. A recipient of the 2024 – ‘25 Endowed Faculty Chair Award, his project is titled “This Place is For Me: Facilitating Student-Driven Dialogue at Kirkwood Community College.” In addition to teaching, Kolsrud is a co-chair of the Civic and Community Engagement Committee, and a faculty advisor for Civic Academy and the PTK honor society.

Join us at 11:15 a.m. in 2082 Cedar Hall on Kirkwood's main campus in Cedar Rapids. This event is free and open to the public.