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Winter 2022 Symposium

#rg-gallery { display: none; } People listen to the keynote address

People listen to the keynote address

Dr. Terri Givens visiting with people

Dr. Terri Givens in conversation

President Mantella in discussion

People discussing

Director Lisa Perhamus in discussion

Two people in discussion

Students talk with the dean

brochure for the event

discussion questions for the event

President Mantella gives a high five to a student

Three people in discussion

Man laughing

Three ladies in discussion

Two people talking together

Two people shaking hands

Lisa Perhamus addresses the crowd

Lisa Perhamus gives her speech

President Mantella and Dr. Terri Givens listen to the speaker

Lisa Perhamus talks to the crowd

Dr. Terri Givens clapping

President Mantella addressing the crowd

President Mantella speaking

Video showing at the event, explaining civil discourse

the endowed professor addressing the crowd

President Mantella smiles

Man laughing at others

Two people shaking hands on stage

Dr. Terri Givens gives her keynote address

Dr. Terri Givens gives a keynote address

Lady listening to the keynote speaker

Dr. Terri Givens speaks

Dr. Terri Givens shares her thoughts

Man listening to keynote address

a Man is listening to keynote address seriously

People listen to speaker

People listen to the keynote address

Student reads her question to the crowd

Student reads his question to the crowd

People listen as the speaker answers a question

Person from the crowd asks a question over the microphone

Man listens to people at his table

Man shares his thoughts to people at his table

Man listens to someone saying something

Woman listens to people at her table

People discussing their thoughts at a table

People having round table discussion

People listening to someone else sharing their thoughts

Dr. Terri Givens (keynote speaker) & Jeff Kelley Lowenstein (endowed professor)

Multiple people talking at a round table discussion

A woman shares her thoughts on the discussion questions

A woman listening intently to another

Man with a mask listens to others speak

A woman is listening with a serious face

A lady shares what she thinks

A man laughs while looking over his shoulder

Man asks a question through a microphone at the event

A man shares his table's perspectives through a microphone at the vent

A man shares what his table talked about through a microphone at the vent

A student asks a question through a microphone at the vent

A Woman asks a question through a microphone at the vent

Dr. Terri Givens is presented with a gift

Many people sit at round tables at the event, listening to the speaker

Many people sit at round tables during the symposium

People are seated around a table

The speaker listens to other people sharing at their tables

Dr. Terri Givens listens to people discuss at their tables

a man listens to people discuss at their tables

A man shares his thoughts to his table

A round table discussion is happening

A student shares her perspectives to the table

People listen to others in small group discussions

Many people are seated at rounded tables, listening to each other

Two people take a selfie on an iphone

Two people hug

Civil Discourse Team 2022 with Dr. Terri Givens

Two people discussing the event that just happened

Two people give each other a high five

Dr. Terri Givens with two civil discourse students

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