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Twentieth Anniversary of the De Jong Lectureship Series

Thursday, October 23, 2025
9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. ET
202 Susan Welch Liberal Arts Building
Twentieth Anniversary of the De Jong Lectureship Series
“The Underpinnings and Limits of Pronatalism”

This milestone event will feature a compelling interdisciplinary dialogue on one of today’s most pressing social issues: “The Underpinnings and Limits of Pronatalism.”

Distinguished Speakers Include:

Shelley Clark, Professor of Sociology at McGill University
Samuel Perry, Professor of Sociology at The University of Oklahoma
Nancy Luke, Research Scientist and former Professor of Sociology and Demography at Penn State

Together, these leading scholars will explore the cultural, political, and economic forces driving pronatalist ideologies, as well as their societal implications and limitations. This discussion promises critical insights for researchers and practitioners across sociology, demography, gender studies, public policy, health, and beyond.

Can’t join in person? A Zoom option is available! Simply follow the registration, select the zoom option, and you will be sent a Zoom link to attend. If you’ll physically be at the event, select in person.

Don’t miss this landmark event! Whether in-person or online, we welcome faculty, students, and staff from all disciplines to participate in this timely conversation.

Registration Link (Please register even if attending in person).

Hybrid Event
202 Susan Welch Liberal Arts Building

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