We Can. But Should We?
Exploring Ethics, Rights & the Public Good
The conference theme is a powerful expression of the British-American Project's (BAP) mission and values. It goes beyond the surface to interrogate the profound ethical implications inherent in leadership and decision-making. This theme is not merely a call to ponder possibilities; it is an urgent invitation to weigh those possibilities against a backdrop of moral and ethical imperatives. It challenges delegates and fellows to navigate the complex and often murky waters where capability intersects with responsibility, especially in matters impacting human rights and the public good. Moreover, the theme champions a broad, inclusive dialogue. It recognizes that the decisions of today's leaders echo far beyond their immediate context, affecting societies and ecosystems at a global level. By doing so, it echoes the diverse, collaborative ethos of the BAP fellowship, bringing together varied perspectives and disciplines in a united effort to address some of the most pressing ethical dilemmas of our time. This theme is a clarion call for responsible, ethical leadership in an increasingly complex and interconnected world.
November 6, 2024 10:00 amNovember 6, 2024 10:59 amPub Crawl on the Beltline - Depart hotel at 6pm - Led by Caroline Mauldin Dhane '19
November 7, 2024 10:00 amNovember 7, 2024 08:15 amGun Range - 1st group departs at 8:15am; 2nd group at 9:30am
East Lake Golf Course - 9:15am tee time
Metropolitan Forest Bathing - depart hotel at 10:30am
The Painted Pickle - depart hotel at 1pm
Platinum Fellows Reunion - Lunch at 12:30pm; The Warehouse at 2-4pm
November 7, 2024 02:30 pmNovember 7, 2024 06:00 pmTour Aquarium - 6pm - 7pm
Behind the Scenes Tour (optional) - 6:15 - 6:45pm
Opening Reception and Cocktail Hour - 7:00 - 8:00pm
Dinner - 8:00pm
Late Night Cornucopia: Karaoke Night. Drinks and Fellowshipping at Ruth’s Chris Bar (until closing), Drinks and Fellowshipping in the Hospitality Suite (until the early morning); Festival of Films
November 8, 2024 06:00 amNovember 8, 2024 08:30 amWelcome
The Story of BAP
Conversation with Paul Root Wolpe, Ph.D.
Small Group Sessions
Lightning Talks
November 8, 2024 12:00 pmNovember 8, 2024 01:00 pmCenters for Disease Control and Prevention
Delta Air Lines Tour
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Civil Rights Tour Atlanta
Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum/Carter Center
Emory Brain Health Center
Georgia Capitol
November 8, 2024 06:30 pmDinner and Entertainment
Auction
November 8, 2024 11:00 pmDrinks and Fellowshipping at Park Bar
November 9, 2024 07:30 amNovember 9, 2024 08:45 amNovember 9, 2024 09:30 am9:30am - A City Too Busy to Hate?
10:30am - Lightning Talks
11:10am - Unconference Round 1
12:pm - Unconference Round 2
1pm - Buses return to Embassy Suites
November 9, 2024 12:30 pmNovember 9, 2024 02:30 pmNovember 9, 2024 02:30 pmNovember 9, 2024 07:00 pmNovember 9, 2024 10:00 pmDJ and Dancing
November 10, 2024 07:30 amNovember 10, 2024 09:00 amNovember 10, 2024 10:15 amNovember 10, 2024 11:30 amNovember 10, 2024 02:00 pmNovember 10, 2024 03:00 pmNovember 10, 2024 04:30 pmNovember 10, 2024 06:30 pmNovember 10, 2024 10:45 pm
Games Night
November 11, 2024 06:00 amNovember 11, 2024 12:10 amNovember 11, 2024 12:10 am8:30 am - State & Local Government Session
10:00am - Post BAPlanta Civil Rights Tour - Led by Lolita Jackson '04
Hello all! The American South has played a major part in US history, particularly for black people, and after conference you will have the opportunity to tour some of the areas important to the civil rights movement that are close to the conference location of Atlanta. You will visit sites in Montgomery, Selma and Birmingham Alabama and hear from Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed. The trip begins Monday, November 11th directly after the government session, returning Tuesday afternoon November 12th with stops at the airport and the conference hotel.
Full itinerary will be provided closer to the conference, but preliminary plans are to visit the Rosa Parks Museum in Montgomery, Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma and other key sites along the journey - even the location of the famous fight at the dock in Montgomery last year, as that is a seminal moment in recent history for many.
The estimated baseline cost of the trip is $250, which includes transportation and shared hotel room. If you would like to have your own room, the cost will of course be a bit higher. On the sign-up form (link below), you will be asked to pay $175, the estimated transportation cost. We will provide the hotel booking link as soon as it becomes available. Please click on this link to join the WhatsApp group if you are not a member, so you can keep abreast of all plans: https://fb.me/g/KxsBT7WxH/QkPpG1Qz
We have curated a bunch of optional activities for you to enjoy on pre-conference days or on your free afternoons.
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