Fri Sep 20 13:10:38 UTC 2024: ## Princeton Center for Digital Humanities Emphasizes Speaker Independence at Events
**Princeton, NJ** – The Center for Digital Humanities at Princeton University has issued a statement clarifying that event sponsorship does not imply institutional endorsement of external speakers or their views.
This statement, issued by the Africa World Initiative, a program of the Center, ensures that audiences understand the distinction between sponsorship and endorsement. While the Center may provide financial or logistical support to events featuring external speakers, this support does not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Princeton University or the Center itself.
The statement emphasizes the importance of fostering open dialogue and diverse perspectives, ensuring that all viewpoints can be heard and discussed. It encourages attendees to engage critically with the presentations and form their own opinions.
The Center remains committed to facilitating impactful and thought-provoking events that contribute to the advancement of digital humanities research and scholarship.
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