How Woke R U? A discussion of higher education in Cleveland

The Union Club of Cleveland
1211 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44115
United States

How Woke R U? brings together scholars from across Cleveland-area universities for a wide-ranging discussion on the state of higher education today—its cultural dynamics, institutional pressures, and the debates shaping academic life.

Featuring George Dent (Case Western Reserve University), Marcus Schultz-Bergin (Cleveland State University), and Mariah Webinger (John Carroll University), the conversation will be joined by Musa al-Gharbi, author of We Have Never Been Woke (Princeton University Press, 2024).

Together, the panel will explore questions about ideology, academic culture, and the role of universities in public life—inviting thoughtful engagement rather than easy answers.

The event will include a book signing with the author, free valet parking, and a reception following the discussion. A livestream option will also be available.

Please be advised, there is a dress code for attending the Union Club.