Students participating in the 2026 Knowledge for Freedom seminar at Dickinson College (July 12-July 24) will post their initial close reading reflection essays and document videos here. Those continuing for college credit after the campus experience ends will also post additional close reading reflections and final essays on Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass here. This site also contains a daily 2026 seminar blog produced by staff and student participants. For instructions and models for how to proceed with the various assignments, see the resource links below:
- 2026 seminar syllabus and schedule
- List of possible texts for close readings
- Close reading assignment page
- Final essay assignment page
- WordPress instructions
- WeVideo instructions
Dates for online college credit sessions:
- Wed July 29: 11am to 12pm
- Wed Aug 5: 11am to 12pm
- Friday Aug 7: Second close reading due
- Thu Aug 13: 7pm to 8pm
- Wed Aug 19: 7pm to 8pm
- Friday Aug 21: Final Projects due