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February 14, 2022

Tuesday Talk: Daniel Richman

The Role of Prosecutors and State Authorities in Police Oversight


Tuesday, February 15 from 1:30–3pm

In his talk, Daniel Richman will explore the promise and limitations of two existing institutions— local prosecutors and state governments—as potential contributors to local police accountability and oversight. What should we be looking to ‘progressive prosecutors’ to accomplish? Why have states done so little in the area historically, and can we expect them to do more?


Daniel Richman is the Paul J. Kellner Professor of Law at Columbia Law School

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Join Us for a Cocktail Hour

Honoring Prof. Douglas A. Chalmers

Friday, February 18 at 3:30pm

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We will be dedicating this cocktail hour to former EPIC President Doug Chalmers, whose birthday is on February 22nd. Doug will not be able to join us in person, but we wish to use this occasion to compile brief, one minute personalized video messages to wish him a happy birthday. His family has planned a special video birthday celebration for him and would love to receive messages from EPICureans.


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Tuesday Talk: Glenn Hubbard

The Wall and the Bridge


Tuesday, March 8 from 2:15–3:45pm

Glenn Hubbard will give a talk on his just published book, The Wall and the Bridge: Fear and Opportunity in Disruption’s Wake, where he argues for an economic policy based on bridges of preparation and adaptation, rather than walls of protection and exclusion. Free-market economists have noted that there are winners and losers in a competitive capitalist world. Yet the question of how to deal with the difficult real-life consequences faced by the losers has largely been ignored. Populist politicians have tried to address the issue by creating walls—both physical and economic—to insulate communities and keep competition at bay. While recognizing the emotional appeal of walls, economist Glenn Hubbard reasons that because they delay needed adaptations to the ever-changing world, walls are ultimately destined to fail. Instead Hubbard promotes the benefits of an open economy and creating bridges to support people in turbulent times so they remain engaged and prepared to reap the rewards of a new economic landscape.


Glenn Hubbard is Director of the Jerome A. Chazen Institute for Global Business and Russell L. Carson Professor of Finance and Economics at Columbia Business School

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Online EPIC Yoga Every Thursday

10–11am and 11:15am–12:15pm

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Professor Emerita Virginia Papaioannou, a registered teacher with the Yoga Alliance, leads EPIC Yoga. No prior experience is required to join. Yoga can benefit people at all levels of physical training and health, but it is always wise to consult with a physician before undertaking any new exercise regime. Modifications will be offered to any participants with specific limitations arising from recovery from injury, arthritis, limited movement, or other causes.


Two one-hour classes are offered each week. The 10–11am class practices breathing techniques and moves through some basic yoga poses, concentrating on alignment, balance, and flexibility. Those with experience move more deeply into the poses. From 11:15am–12:15pm, we practice gentle/chair yoga, which is ideal for those of more limited mobility or flexibility. Classes include breathing, stretching, and yoga poses, done either seated in a chair or standing. No yoga mats are required for this class.


Interested in joining a class or need more info?

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