Join discussions about issues that affect us all.
The Common Experience unites the campus and broader community in a common
intellectual conversation on a theme chosen for the year. Throughout the year, you will
hear renowned and respected speakers address the theme, see films related to the topic
and explore the experience through fine arts exhibits and performances. These events will
spark discussions of issues relevant to your understanding of the world around you.
The Honors College helps you examine timely topics through the Gallery of the
Common Experience as well as through courses. Past exhibits have ranged from a photo
documentary on the struggle against apartheid in South Africa and the onset of HIV to
portraits of the journey of the Mexican-American family. Curated by students, the gallery
also hosts special events throughout the year, including free art workshops, artist talks
and public art events on the Quad.
Soledad O’Brien chatted with Honors students
in the Honors Coffee Forum before her
Common Experience lecture.