The Big Q
My roommate is loud when I'm trying to study. The person sitting next to me in my final was checking answers on her cell phone. The guy who took me to this party is too drunk to drive me home. Students confront ethical issues every day.
The Center's Big Q project provides a safe space--both online and on campus--for students to talk about these issues. Using social platforms like this blog, Twitter, Facebook, and Yik Yak, we get the conversation started. We also sponsor panel discussions, poetry slams, and other events to delve into the big questions students are asking.
Recent Blog Posts
What I Learned in My Ethics Class
SCU students reflect
Seniors talk about values they will bring into their work lives.
An Open Letter
What you can do to improve public health
Preventing rape, supporting vaccination, and improving access.
The Ethics of Study Abroad and Immersions
Concerns for college students
Podcast explores the impact of programs on students and communities.
When It's Not a Good Day to Be a Bronco
Handling depression in college
Pressure from academics, extracurriculars, and family situations can contribute to depression for students.
Alcohol and Ethics
SCU undergrads speak out
Students discuss responsible partying and the drinking age.
Responsibility and the University Alcohol Policy
Individual and institutional responsibilities for drinking behavior
An interview with Jeffrey Baerwald, SJ, assistant dean of student life
Where Does Ethics Meet the Real World?
A Personal Story
SCU Professor Robert Finocchio on ethics in the business world.
Episode 3: What is Free Speech vs. Hate Speech?
Can we ever really draw a line?
Establishing some very basic guides on how to not speak hatefully, and instead speak productively.
Episode 2: To Vote or Not to Vote?
Are we ethically obligated to vote?
It's week 6, which means time for another episode of The Big Q Podcast!
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HACKWORTH FELLOW MIRANDA BARTOSZ DISCUSSES HER ROLE AT THE ETHICS CENTER AS THE HOST OF A SERIES OF PODCASTS ABOUT THE ETHICAL ISSUES THAT STUDENTS FACE ON CAMPUS.