Roxboro House Roundtables

Roxboro House Roundtables

The Roxboro House Roundtables are interdisciplinary discussions on any topic from health and science, to fashion, economics, and politics. These talks take place at Jefferson University East Falls and provide an opportunity for students, faculty and staff to explore and consider a variety of themes in the cozy, historical Roxboro House living room. Roxboro House Roundtables are presented by the Arlen Specter Center for Public Service at Jefferson University East Falls, which facilitates and promotes public service and civic education in a cross-disciplinary, nonpartisan setting.

  1. 15/05/2025

    14th Amendment and Birthright Citizenship

    This RoundTable was an engaging discussion of the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution and the importance of that right in American history. This conversation is timely and appropriate considering President Trump's attempt to unilaterally negate Birthright citizenship, despite the clear language in the 14th Amendment. The conversation explored historical, legal, and contemporary perspectives on citizenship and the ongoing threats against racial and ethnic minorities. The conversation also included xenophobia, unfound fear of immigrants, racism, Aad the unjust and unfair. targeting of immigrants by the Trump administration.

    54 min

  2. 03/04/2025

    An interview of Salon Writer Amanda Marcotte

    She Speaks and Bridge, two student organizations on Thomas Jefferson University East Falls campus, interviewed Salo Magazine’s political and social commentator, blogger, and writer Amanda Marcotte. During this wide range of discussions, the topics included the role of and challenges and risks faced by feminist writers with strong views. The future of the First Amendment and the free press in general under the Trump administration was also featured along with the challenges posed by Digital platforms.

    55 min
  3. DEI & Higher Education Under the Trump Administration and the Fellows of Harvard College SCOTUS case

    03/04/2025

    DEI & Higher Education Under the Trump Administration and the Fellows of Harvard College SCOTUS case

    DEI & Higher Education Under the Trump Administration and the Fellows of Harvard College SCOTUS case by Roxboro House Roundtables

    55 min

  4. 03/04/2025

    Thomas Jefferson University East Falls Beyond Medicine

    Thomas Jefferson University East Falls Beyond Medicine by Roxboro House Roundtables

    47 min
  5. Comfort Shows

    28/10/2024

    Comfort Shows

    Getting away from politics! Let's discuss the shows we love and keep watching and rewatching, like The Office, Parks and Recreation, Seinfeld, and others. Why do these shows keep pleasing us even after we watch them so many times?

    50 min
  6. Corruption and the Supreme Court

    28/10/2024

    Corruption and the Supreme Court

    The most powerful Court in the United States is the only one not subject to the Ethical Rules of Conduct. This roundtable discussed the ethical challenges faced by this particular Court, especially in light of the recent allegations against Justice Clarence Thomas and his receipt of significant gifts from right-wing donors.

    53 min
  7. The Struggles of Eating Disorders on a College Campus ED RT video

    28/10/2024

    The Struggles of Eating Disorders on a College Campus ED RT video

    The Host of this RoundTable was Bridget Shertzer, Site Director at The Renfrew Center of Philadelphia-Center City. Renfrew provides a safer and healing community in which individuals learn to understand the role the eating disorder has played in their lives, replace their eating disorder behaviors and rituals, and increase flexibility with thoughts to include those that are value-oriented and life-affirming. The college years should be an exciting time for individuals to foster personal growth and expand their horizons. However, all too often, the college environment can become a breeding-ground for a myriad of eating challenges - especially eating disorders. This discussion explored the factors in the college environment that contribute to the onset and/or maintenance of an eating disorder, how to challenge harmful diet culture messaging, and how social media can be both a blessing and a curse when it comes to body image and self-esteem.

    54 min
  8. Gerrymandering

    25/04/2024

    Gerrymandering

    Pennsylvania State Legislator and Majority leader Matt Bradford led the Roundtable. Assisting him in this discussion were Justin Klos from the House Democratic Caucus’ Demographics team, Pat Brier,Esq. and Dan Brier, Esq. According to the Public Interest Law Center, Pennsylvania elected officials, through a process called Gerrymandering, have manipulated the congressional map so completely that it has been labeled one of the top three starkest partisan gerrymanders in the country and the worst in Pennsylvania's history. Gerrymandering is the political manipulation of electoral district boundaries to create undue advantage for a party, group, or socioeconomic class within the constituency. The Moderator of the event was Prof Evan Laine

    56 min
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The Roxboro House Roundtables are interdisciplinary discussions on any topic from health and science, to fashion, economics, and politics. These talks take place at Jefferson University East Falls and provide an opportunity for students, faculty and staff to explore and consider a variety of themes in the cozy, historical Roxboro House living room. Roxboro House Roundtables are presented by the Arlen Specter Center for Public Service at Jefferson University East Falls, which facilitates and promotes public service and civic education in a cross-disciplinary, nonpartisan setting.

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  • Creator
    Roxboro House Roundtables
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2025
  • Episodes
    75
  • Rating
    Clean
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