Spotlight Event: Hank Greely on "The End of Sex and the Future of Human Reproduction"
Hank Greely speaks on April 11, noon-1 p.m., Benson Center, Williman Room, Santa Clara University.
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Is this the future – and a future that we want? According to speaker Hank Greely from his book description on Amazon, "within twenty, maybe forty, years most people in developed countries will stop having sex for the purpose of reproduction. Instead, prospective parents will be told as much as they wish to know about the genetic makeup of dozens of embryos, and they will pick one or two for implantation, gestation, and birth. And it will be safe, lawful, and free." On April 11, Greely, director, Center for Law and the Biosciences, Stanford University, discusses this topic and his new book, The End of Sex and the Future of Human Reproduction. Book sales and signing after the event. Light refreshments. Register |
| In an article originally published in xCEO Ink, Director of Leadership Ethics Ann Skeet suggests that those serving in board and management roles should set long-terms goals, serve interests beyond just those of financial investors, and actively design the larger business system they operate within to promote ethical behavior. Read More |
| Environmental Activists, Heroes, and Martyrs is a new section of the Center's website created by our Environmental Ethics Fellows. Stories of pioneers such as Rachel Carson and John Muir are told alongside accounts of contemporary figures such as Cambodian forest defender Leng Ouch and microplastic activist Abby Barrows. A compilation booklet for educational use is also planned. Read More |
| In the spring issue of Santa Clara Magazine, Where There's Smoke, by Director of Internet Ethics Irina Raicu, explores what all of us can do to reduce the proliferation of fake news. The Center's Trust Project, an international effort to bake the evidence of trustworthy reporting into news practices, is the subject of a companion piece by SCM editor Steven Boyd Saum. Read More |
| The SCU Ethics Bowl Team reached fourth place at the national Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl competition in late February, marking the first time a California team has made it to the semifinals. Teams prepare and compete by researching and debating issues in business and professional ethics, personal relationships, and social and political affairs. The Ethics Center is pleased to co-sponsor the Ethics Bowl team each year. Read More |
| The Ethics Center enjoyed a record breaking Day of Giving on March 8, receiving $300,064 from 130 donors, thanks to its generous community of friends and supporters. On April 26, the Center participates in the annual "Sprinksgiving" (Thanksgiving in the Spring) celebration, where the SCU community enjoys an informal reception featuring music, snacks, and signing of a group Thank You card recognizing all donors. All are welcome to join in the festivities. Read More |
| The Ethics Center welcomes Subramaniam (Subbu) Vincent as new project manager for the Trust Project, a key component of the Center's Journalism Ethics Program. Vincent was a 2016 Stanford University Knight Fellow, and a visiting scholar at Stanford's Human Sciences and Technology Advanced Research Institute. He was publisher and editor-in-chief of two award-winning public affairs news magazines in India. He holds master’s and bachelor’s degrees in computer engineering/EE from USC and the National Institute of Technology,Trichy, India, respectively. Read More
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| Making an Ethical Decision, the Center's ethics app, celebrates its three-year anniversary and over 11,000 downloads and 36,000 unique views since its launch in April 2014. The app, which offers an interactive approach to ethical decision making, is available on iTunes and Google Play, and is offered in French and Spanish in addition to English. An online demo also helps users navigate the app. Read More and Download the App |
Upcoming Events
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Digital Inequalities
Bannan 135 noon
A talk by Laura Robinson, associate professor, Sociology, Santa Clara University, on how socioeconomically disadvantaged youths interact with information technology and their frequent involuntary exile from digital resources. This event is part of the Social Justice and Technology Speaker Series hosted by the SCU School of Law Center for Social Justice and Public Service. Co-sponsored by the Ethics Center and the High Tech Law Institute.
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Conflict of Interest, the Emoluments Clause, and the Holdings of President Trump
Lucas Hall, Forbes 126 noon
This panel of SCU experts explores conflicts of interest and ethics in the Trump presidency. Panelists: Kirk Hanson, Hana Callaghan, and Manuel Velasquez.
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Poverty Simulation
Locatelli Center 3:30 p.m.
In a time of growing inequality, how well do we empathize across the growing divide between rich and poor? This event, organized by staff of Catholic Charities and Step Up Silicon Valley, invites all participants to consider more concretely the decisions and constraints of living in poverty. There will be discussion, exercises, work with campus visitors without homes, and more.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
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Media Mentions
*In an article for The Sookmyung Times, the Ethics Center's Online Education Manager Keith Yocam comments on the growing popularity of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) at SCU and other universities worldwide.
*In an AP article, Journalism Ethics Program Director Sally Lehrman describes The Trust Project's work in restoring trust in the media. She also discusses The Trust Project in this interview with Watershed Media.
*In an article for The Christian Science Monitor, Executive Director Kirk Hanson comments on a lawsuit filed by a small San Francisco clothing chain against Ivanka Trump's brand.
*In an interview with Madame Mars, Director of Bioethics and Center Associate Director Margaret McLean discusses the ethics of our potential presence on Mars.
*In an article for National Catholic Reporter, Campus Ethics Director David DeCosse reviews Silence by Shusaku Endo.
*In an article for IAPP, Internet Ethics Director Irina Raicu addresses the challenges of creating a code of ethics for the privacy profession.
*In a segment for NBC Bay Area, Leadership Ethics Director Ann Skeet suggests that the behavior of Uber's CEO may be taking a toll on the company. And in an article for Deseret News, she discusses the ethical issues involved when groups like MormonLeaks decide what information they will release to the public.
For a full list of Ethics Center staff newsmakers, visit Media Mentions.
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