HxA Annual Report FY19 FINAL - Flipbook - Page 29
WE CULTIVATE COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE
CREATING COMMUNITY AT THE
HxA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
The 2019 HxA Annual Conference and the HxA Open Inquiry Awards, which took place June 20-21st at the
Sheraton Times Square in New York City, convened 426 HxA members, community leaders, administrators,
philanthropists, and students to discuss key issues at the core of HxA’s mission. The sessions focused on
advancing discourse, providing tools and solutions, and fostering heterodox cultures on campuses and in
disciplines.
In response to suggestions received after our inaugural conference, this year’s event featured more sessions,
perspectives, content, and opportunities for our guests and speakers to interact. In particular, the day-and-a-half
program featured three keynote speakers, three plenary panels, ten breakout sessions (including three
workshops), participant idea exchanges, two informal receptions, and a formal awards dinner.
Feedback from participants was overwhelmingly positive, reflecting a strong sense of connection to the
mission and people of HxA:
“It was very inspiring to see so many other faculty
members that were dedicated to the same goals.
Many times, it can feel lonely doing the work on
campus, but it was refreshing to see others
dedicated towards the same goal.”
- CONFERENCE PARTICIPANT
“As a conservative I found it highly motivating
that the majority of attendees were what I would
consider center left but they supported the
notion that all voices need to be heard.”
- CONFERENCE PARTICIPANT
Sean Stevens
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