Rand Brandes, Ph.D., Lenoir-Rhyne professor emeritus, will lead an engaging discussion of “On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century” by Yale historian Timothy Snyder—a timely and thought-provoking guide to safeguarding freedom in uncertain times.

A limited number of free copies of the graphic edition of "On Tyranny" will be available to participants in advance. Participants should read the text prior to attending the event. Average reading time is one to two hours.

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Part of Bears Engage 2026: Voices of America, a year-long, nonpartisan series exploring the ideas shaping American democracy. The series highlights diverse perspectives on civic life, leadership and the nation’s evolving story.