Panel to explore naming controversies on university campuses

Naming change controversies have roiled university campuses in the United States and around the world in the past several years. The Committee to Establish Principles on Renaming is bringing a select group of leading decision-makers and faculty from universities around the country for a moderated conversation on naming and symbols on campuses.

Titled “What’s in a Name? The Naming and Symbolism Controversy on University Campuses,” the event will take place on Monday, Sept. 26 noon-1:30 p.m. in Rm. 120 of Yale Law School, 127 Wall St.

The community is invited. Admission is free.

http://news.yale.edu/2016/09/14/panel-explore-naming-controversies-university-campuses