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Dialogue Across Difference: Fostering Civil Discussion After the Election

Join us on Nov 12, 2:30–3:30pm ONLINE to talk about facilitating dialogue across difference during the post-election period.

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Drawing on different disciplinary traditions, Emily Isaacs (Writing and Rhetoric), Jessica Brater (Theater), and Patricia Virella (Education) will share their strategies for building connections and fostering dialogue. We will also review and discuss what to do when things go awry and suddenly the room feels very hot. How do we diffuse difficult moments without sweeping important conversations under the rug? We hope this will be a participant-active panel and a place where instructors can share their challenges and dilemmas.

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This event is included in the Dialogue Across Difference Series, offered in AY24–25 for and by faculty as part of College Presidents for Civic Preparedness, an initiative by The Institute for Citizens and Scholars to nurture civil discourse, which President Koppell recently joined.

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This event is co-sponsored by the OFE and the Office of the President.