Past Themes
Each year, Hiram College explores an ethics theme across the campus, connecting our programs and curriculum, and providing collaboration with departments and Centers of Distinction. Key elements of our Ethics Theme include:
- Thematic connection to the Common Reading for incoming First Year Students
- Campus-wide Interdisciplinary Teach-In
- Convocations, lectures, and panel discussions each semester
- The Tom and Betty Niccolls First Year Essay Contest
- Curriculum across many different departments
Previous themes have included:
- 2011-2012: Civility
- 2010-2011: War
- 2009-2010: Complicity
- 2008-2009: Sustainability
- 2007-2008: Story-Telling
- 2006-2007: Authority/Power


