Joseph B. and Toby Gittler Prize

Dr. Danielle Allen's Residency

Dr. Danielle Allen smiling

Award Presentation of 2024 Gittler Prize Recipient Dr. Danielle Allen

“Bringing Democracy Back from the Brink: A Strategic Vision and Call to Action”
Tuesday, October 8th, 2024
4:30 – 6 p.m.
Rapaporte Treasure Hall
Doors open at 4pm
Free and open to the public

In this public lecture, Danielle Allen will review key dimensions of the current challenges facing U.S. democracy—including polarization, institutional dysfunction, and an unstable information environment—and then propose a strategy for reversing those dynamics and restoring the health of American democracy.

Signed Copies of Dr. Danielle Allen's book Justice by Means of Democracy  will be available to all students who attend.

For information about visitor parking please visit Brandeis' Department of Public Safety. 

Collaborative class visits during Dr. Danielle Allen's residency at Brandeis (open events)

Tuesday, October 8th, 2024
2:30-3:40 p.m.
Rapaporte Treasure Hall
  • African American Political Thought (AAAS 157A), Professor Amber Spry

  • Transitional Justice: Global Justice and Societies in Transition (LGLS 129A), Professor Melissa Stimell

  • Purpose and Politics of Education (ED 150B), Professor Leah Gordon
  • Seminar: Democratic Theory (POL 190B), Professor Jeffrey Lenowitz 

Wednesday, October 9th, 2024

"Finding Your Path in Community Action: A Conversation with Dr. Danielle Allen"

Want to connect further with Dr. Allen? Please join us for a student-focused Q & A session where participating students will have the opportunity to propose and ask questions directly to Dr. Allen. Coffee and light refreshments will be served. Please submit your questions here.

8:30-9:50 a.m.
Rapaporte Treasure Hall 
  • Introduction to American Government (POL 14B), Professor Daniel Kryder 

  • VoteDeis Campus Coalition collaboration