Scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 18 in the Alumni Room of the Myers Convocation Center, the free, public event (which is organized in partnership with the Student Life and Fraternity and Sorority Life offices) will reflect on the ratification and appeal of the 18th Amendment prohibiting liquor in the United States as well as exploring lessons this episode holds for us today. Ashland University history and philosophy faculty members and student organizations will address the constant and unavoidable tension between liberty and responsibility on this legislation.
The evening will begin at 6 p.m. with a Mocktail Mix-Off. Several student organizations will compete to create healthy, fun, non-alcoholic drink alternatives. Guest judges for the Mix-Off include AU Campus Wellness Director Deborah Sullivan, Ashland City Mayor Matt Miller and AU Student Senate President Sabrina Maristella. The winners of the Mix-Off will be announced at the conclusion of the event. Everyone attending the event is encouraged to visit each organization's table to sample their creation prior to the "Spirited Discussion" which begins at 7 p.m.
At 7 p.m., Dr. John Moser, Professor of History, and Dr. Louis Mancha, Associate Professor of Philosophy, will take the podium to begin the Spirited Discussion of Alcohol. Their portion of the program will address the United States' boldest act of social engineering in the nation’s history—the prohibition of the manufacture, sale, or transport of all “intoxicating liquors.” For thirteen years, the country was officially “dry.” Why did the country embrace Prohibition? What were its effects, and why was it ultimately repealed? What lessons does this episode hold for us today? How is alcohol treated on campus? How does it affect the local economy?
Immediately following Dr. Moser and Mancha's presentation, student representatives from various campus organizations including the College Democrats, College Republicans, Young Americans for Liberty, and Fraternity & Sorority Life will offer their response which will be followed by a question and answer session with the audience.
The evening will begin at 6 p.m. with a Mocktail Mix-Off. Several student organizations will compete to create healthy, fun, non-alcoholic drink alternatives. Guest judges for the Mix-Off include AU Campus Wellness Director Deborah Sullivan, Ashland City Mayor Matt Miller and AU Student Senate President Sabrina Maristella. The winners of the Mix-Off will be announced at the conclusion of the event. Everyone attending the event is encouraged to visit each organization's table to sample their creation prior to the "Spirited Discussion" which begins at 7 p.m.
At 7 p.m., Dr. John Moser, Professor of History, and Dr. Louis Mancha, Associate Professor of Philosophy, will take the podium to begin the Spirited Discussion of Alcohol. Their portion of the program will address the United States' boldest act of social engineering in the nation’s history—the prohibition of the manufacture, sale, or transport of all “intoxicating liquors.” For thirteen years, the country was officially “dry.” Why did the country embrace Prohibition? What were its effects, and why was it ultimately repealed? What lessons does this episode hold for us today? How is alcohol treated on campus? How does it affect the local economy?
Immediately following Dr. Moser and Mancha's presentation, student representatives from various campus organizations including the College Democrats, College Republicans, Young Americans for Liberty, and Fraternity & Sorority Life will offer their response which will be followed by a question and answer session with the audience.
