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What historical or contemporary figure would you like to have dinner or drinks with and why?

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Published: October 13, 2011

  • There are too many people that would fit this question, but as of today, I would have loved to have the opportunity to have dinner with Joseph Campbell, the mythologist and academic. I read one of his books, “The Hero with a Thousand Faces,” when I was 20 or 21 and it actually changed the way I looked at the world and my own life. I’ve read many of his writings and his command of world mythology, psychology, theology and anthropology was both complex and accessible at the same time. His work opened my eyes to symbols and archetypes. I felt like I was given a “key” that opened up my eyes and mind. Although he didn’t become “famous” until he was interviewed on public television by Bill Moyers and gained notoriety quite late in his life, he still feels like someone I know and have known for a long time. Dinner would be a real treat and I would pick up the tab.

    Peter Sobota
    Clinical Assistant Professor
    School of Social Work

  • I value most the people who have credibility on both sides of an issue among groups that have opposing views. If we don’t have men and women who are trusted and venerable, we don’t have a chance at opening meaningful dialogue that can effect real change. Because of that, I’d love to break bread with Nelson Mandela.

    Stephen Henderson
    Professor
    Department of Theatre and Dance

  • I would like to take Carl Jung to Kostas or Pizza Plant because he has more insight into the collective and individual psyche than anyone I ever read about or studied or met. Give me 10 minutes with Carl Jung. If this didn’t work, is Pat Benatar available?



    Charles Anzalone
    Senior Editor
    University Communications

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