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The JANUS Forum

The JANUS Forum provides a place for members of the community to come together and discuss opposing views freely and passionately, and where students can explore the multitude of views that exist, and then arrive at their own opinions. It is a catalyst for developing timely, interesting, and rigorous discussion of public affairs. The forum is sponsored by the Department of Political Science thanks to the generous support of Thomas W. Smith (Miami ’50).

Past JANUS Forums

Image for the Janus Forum event held in March 2023.

Is It Time To Kill The Death Penalty?

Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Speakers: Jason Chaffetz and Laura Nirider

Image for the Janus Forum event held in fall 2022.

Life After Roe: What Happens Next?

Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Speakers: Stephanie Grisham and Johanna Maska

Image for the Janus Forum event held in spring 2022.

Let's Be Blunt: Should Marijuana Be Legalized?

Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Speakers: Julián Castro and Dr. Bertha Madras

Image for the Janus Forum event held in fall 2021

Cryptocurrency: The Future of Money or the End of the State As We Know It?

Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Speakers: Todd Buchholz and Rosie Rios
Image for the Janus Forum event held in spring 2021

President Biden's First 100 Days: What's Possible and What Happens Next

Wednesday, March 16, 2021
Speakers: Valerie Jarrett and Marc Short

Image for the Janus Forum event held in fall 2020

Election 2020

Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Speakers: Donna Brazile and Joseph Grogan

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