The Latke-Hamantash Debate has been a University of Chicago Hillel tradition since 1946. UChicago faculty members apply the knowledge and tools of their disciplines to resolve this age-old question in an evening of fun and frivolity!
Past participants have included Nobel Prize winners and University presidents. Join us in Mandel Hall for yet another attempt to resolve this question once and for all. Attendance typically soars above 600 so come early for good seats!
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Moderator
Joshua Feigelson
Dean of Students, Divinity School
Debaters
Benjamin Callard
Lecturer of Philosophy, the College
Leslie M. Kay
Professor of Psychology, the College
Paula Worthington
Senior Lecturer of Economics, Harris School of Public Policy